Big Idea: The word of the Lord will continue to increase and triumph. 

 

1. The word completes the gospel for the confused (1–7)

2. The word spreads through persistent teaching (8–10)

3. The word shames counterfeits and honors Jesus (11–17)

4. The word reforms lives through costly repentance (18–19)

 

Discussion Questions: 

1. What does Paul’s first question (v.2) reveal about how we should approach “disciples” today? 

2. How would you explain the difference between John’s baptism and being baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus? 

3. In vv.8–10, what stands out about Paul’s strategy? What does that suggest about how the Word normally “spreads”?

4. What’s the main warning from the sons of Sceva episode and what does it look like to rely on the Spirit rather than a “formula”?

5. In vv.18–20, what does “costly repentance” look like? Is there something costly that you are holding on to that you need to let go?