Helping Others SHINE
July 12, 2020
Acts 9:22-31
Proverbs 1:5 | John 5:39 | Galatians 1:15-19 | 2 Corinthians 11:32-33 | Acts 11:25
What lesson can we learn?
1. Them in the Word – v. 22
He increased the more in strength
Greek = endunamoo = strengthened – in strength
John 5:39 | 2 Timothy 2:15
Study = to exert one’s self – work hard at – understanding and explaining Scripture
Here’s why
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. Them from the Enemy – v. 23
The Jew’s wanted to kill him
He was aware of his enemies
1 Peter 5:8
Make sure your disciples understand who the enemy is
Not other Christians and not men
Ephesians 6:12
This is a lie from Satan
They helped him escape
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
3. Them to Wait on God
Saul went to the deserts of Arabia
Galatians 1:15-19
He was taught by Jesus Himself
He came back to Damascus
He escaped in a basket
2 Corinthians 11:32-33
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11
There is a time for everything
God is not in a hurry
4. Teach Them God Has We Need
A house on the wall
Romans 8:28 | Romans 8:32
5. Introduce Them to Fellow – vv. 25-27
Christians cannot grow alone
Saul needed to be with believers
Hebrews 10:23-25 | Matthew 18:20 | Luke 10:1
Jesus sent His disciples two by two
Christ established the churches because He knew we cannot succeed alone – v. 31
6. Them as They Serve – vv. 26-29
Saul would make mistakes
Saul was spirit filled
Saul preached with power
Acts 1:8 | Acts 2:16-18
Saul needed the support of his fellow church members in Jerusalem
It is essential that as a local church, we be supportive of new believers. That we help others grow. If you consider yourself a mature believer, God can use you to advance His kingdom. By you simply determining to reach out to new members receiving them and supporting them.
Conclusion
What do you do with a converted terrorist?
Ground him in the Word
Protect him from the enemy
Teach him to wait on God
Teach him God has everything we need
Introduce him to fellow believers
Support him as he ministers to others
Let’s not think of ourselves but others.