READ: Acts 11
Like
every CEO, Peter gives a periodic update to the board of directors at the First
Church of Jerusalem. The board consists
of the Jewish religious authorities who inherited a multi generationally held
belief that only “their kind” (circumcised) were accepted by God.
But,
Peter’s recent adventures had included many who were NOT “their kind.” When called to account, Peter simply
recounts his own personal experience (vv4-15) and recites a
Bible verse he memorized years earlier, fresh from Jesus’ mouth.
The
stunned silent council soon erupted into board room rejoicing (worship).
Eventually,
the adventurers’ telling of God’s ongoing involvement with people led outsiders
to call them “Christians.”
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Peter’s
frequent telling of his story with God (“God story” or
“good
news”) continually resulted in his hearers:
- becoming believers
- turning to the Lord
- rejoicing
- drawing a great many others to the Lord
- all of above
What
is your abbreviated good news story with God? Outline below
Once upon a time, I was born. Then I….
Then….
Then….
Now….
One day, I look forward to… …with
God, forever. Amen.
Invitation:
Ponder
today who needs to hear your particular good news story of God.
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