Encounter at Illinois State University / ISU

Barnabas might not be a flashy superstar in the New Testament, but his strong influence in Paul’s life is a great reminder of how we help others become who God has called them to be.

Winter Retreat- Session 4- Sunday AM

Winter Retreat- Session 3- Saturday PM

Winter Retreat- Session 2- Saturday AM

Winter Retreat- Session 1- Friday PM

When God invited the Gentiles into His Kingdom, He taught Peter about loving those who are different than him. What is He teaching US through the Scriptures that record Peter’s interaction with Cornelius?

(Acts 10:34 – 48)

When Saul meets Jesus on the road to Damascus, it challenges everything about his life and requires a 180 degree change.  Do I believe that the same Jesus who transformed Saul can transform me?

(Acts 9:1-30, Acts 22:3, Phil 3:4-9, 2 Cor 5:17, Rom 8:28, Rev 2:17)

In Acts 8, the Church is spreading like a true wildfire.  As the religious rulers try to slow the fire’s spread, God is breathing life into it.  When God tells Ananias to go find Saul in Acts 9, we gain insight into obedience, suffering, and the mystery of God’s holy work in our world.

(Acts 9:1-22, Acts 5:34-39, Acts 1:8, Acts 8, Jn 5:30, Prov 15:22, Phil 3:5-11, 2 Cor 11:24-27, 2 Cor 12:9, Mk 4:26-29)

In Acts 8, Philip the evangelist helps us understand how to join God in His work of others hearing the Good News of Jesus.

(Is 9:2, Is 53, Acts 26-39, Luke 4:16-21, Rom 1:16, I Cor 3:4-7, Eph 2:10)

Persecution often shows faith for what it really is, as the light is always brighter in the darkness. Those who were scattered preach the Gospel as they go, and people like Simon the Sorcerer come to know Christ.

(Acts 8:1-25)