September 16, 2018 | Pat Schultz
Passage: Acts 2:42-47
Spiritual Growth Tool Box
Part 1
Acts 2:42-47 = A picture of the ‘birth’ of the church!
“they devoted themselves…” Acts 2:42
1.) A Plan
- Romans 12:1 – offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.
- 1 Cor. 9:24-27 – Paul had a training plan!
- Prov. 27:17 – Training partners are helpful!
- 1 Thess. 5:11 – Encouragement is so important!
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching… Acts 2:42
2.) The BibleRomans 12:2 – God’s Word can metamorph you!
- Col. 3:16 – Let God’s Word dwell in you richly!
- Reasons to: consider Journaling God’s Word (S.O.A.P.):
- Keep a record of how His Word changes you!
- Help you process your questions!
- Gives greater understanding as you make observations.
- Create accountability as you make plans to apply it.
- Invite and release Holy Spirit Power as you pray it!
- As you pray God’s Word…it becomes the language of your heart!
What is your spiritual growth plan? How does it include the Bible?
Do you need to make any changes or adjustments?