The Book of Acts: Are you NORDO?
Sermon Notes, Acts 21:1-14
Paul is determined to go to Jerusalem even in the face of high pressure and discouragement from the disciples in every town he visits. The Holy Spirit was clearly speaking to Paul and many others, but the interpretation was different. The natural interpretation of prophesy that says you will be bound and given over is to not go. But how do you know when the Holy Spirit is guiding you to go into the face of danger? How do you know anything about what the Spirit is saying?
Tangent 1: Prophesy is not dead
Tangent 2: Let it lay
Main points:
Discussion Questions:
Paul is determined to go to Jerusalem even in the face of high pressure and discouragement from the disciples in every town he visits. The Holy Spirit was clearly speaking to Paul and many others, but the interpretation was different. The natural interpretation of prophesy that says you will be bound and given over is to not go. But how do you know when the Holy Spirit is guiding you to go into the face of danger? How do you know anything about what the Spirit is saying?
Tangent 1: Prophesy is not dead
Tangent 2: Let it lay
Main points:
- It’s all about relationship, and relationships take time.
- Study your Bible
- Pray
- Other Christians
- Circumstances
- Feelings
- Time
Discussion Questions:
- Is prophesy dead? How do you know?
- When is it time to let a disagreement lay?
- Do you give your relationship with Jesus enough time?
- Do you study your Bible enough?
- How do you pray when you have a question?
- Have you ever prayed about one thing but God answered with something very different?
- How can other Christians help in a time of questions?
- What do you think about open and closed doors?
- How much do you rely on your own feelings?
- Do you ever take the time for a personal retreat?
- What will change in your life as a result of this sermon?