Book of Acts Bible Study for Beginners | Acts 1 | In today’s video, we kick off this incredible 30-day journey through the Book of Acts using our 'This is The Way' journal from Gateway Church. Together, we’ll explore how the early church embraced their identity and what it means to live out that same faith in our businesses. Grab your Bible and let’s dive into Acts 1 with practical insights and activations to strengthen your faith and purpose.
What we’ll cover today:
1. Overview of the 30-Day Journey (0:00)
- Introducing 'This Is The Way' devotional journal by Gateway Publishing.
- Why the Book of Acts is a powerful roadmap for faith and purpose.
- Encouragement to use your Bible or online resources like https://www.biblegateway.com
2. Day 1 Devotional Breakdown (4:15)
- Theme: "This is the Way" by S. George Thomas.
- Key Scripture: Acts 24:14 – "I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the way of Jesus."
- Insights on returning to the roots of the church to move forward in faith.
3. Living as Followers of the Way (8:30)
- Lessons from the early church: Faith, community, and transformation.
- Comparison to The Mandalorians mantra, “This is the Way.”
- Rediscovering identity, purpose, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
4. Practical Activation for Today (14:45)
- Reflecting on what it means to be the church in your daily life.
- Activation: Spend time in prayer, asking God to show you how to embody His love and grace.
5. Personal Reflections on the Bible (17:30)
- Sammy shares her journey of discovering the Bible and its transformative power in her life and business.
- Encouragement to dive into both the Old and New Testaments for deeper understanding.
6. Prayer for Day 1 (21:00)
- Today's prayer from the Empowering Prayers Podcast will help you step into this new chapter of your life with joy and purpose. It's called 'God, Help Me Embrace This New Chapter', and it's written around the scripture of Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Resources Mentioned:
- Empowering Prayers Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@EmpoweringPrayersSeries
- 'This Is The Way' devotional journal by Gateway Publishing.
- Online Bible resource: Bible Gateway https://www.biblegateway.com
- Gateway Church online services: Saturdays at 4 pm. CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ @gatewaychurchtv
Call to Action:
See page 12 of the 'This is the Way' book to complete the activation that goes with today's devotional. I cannot give it to you as it is not my copyright, but I can highly recommend that you get the devotional from Gateway Church.
About Sammy & Greg Garrity, your study leaders for this 30 day devotional...
As new Christians since January 2024, Sammy & Greg are being called to divert their business experience into ministry, taking over 1000 of the online courses, resources, tools, templates and 'how to' trainings they have created over the years and making them freely available for all Christian and faith-based business owners to create highly successful businesses that make huge impact on the lives they touch and amplify God's glory across the world.
For more information about becoming a partner of the ministry or getting involved somehow, book a call with Sammy at: www.TheImpactCatalysts.com/ClarityCall
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