Week 23 — A Church on Mission
Weekly Prayer:
Lord, build in us hearts that are available for Your mission. Help us to be faithful in sharing hope, encouraging others, and responding generously to the needs around us. Make us a people who strengthen one another and remain committed to the work You have called us to together. Amen.
Day 1 — Scattered but Still Faithful
Read: Acts 11:19–21 | Also Read: Matthew 5:14–16; Romans 10:14–15
Open-Ended Reflection: What stands out to you about the believers continuing to share the message of Jesus despite being scattered?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages help you understand how ordinary believers participate in God’s mission?
Journal Prompt: Where has God placed you right now as a light and witness for Christ?
Day 2 — Encouragement Strengthens the Church
Read: Acts 11:22–24 | Also Read: Hebrews 10:24–25; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Open-Ended Reflection: What qualities in Barnabas made him an effective encourager and leader?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages deepen your understanding of encouragement as a vital part of spiritual growth?
Journal Prompt: Who in your life may need encouragement, and how could God use you to strengthen them?
Day 3 — Growing Together in Faith
Read: Acts 11:25–26 | Also Read: Colossians 1:28–29; Proverbs 27:17
Open-Ended Reflection: Why do you think intentional teaching and discipleship were so important in Antioch?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages help you understand the importance of spiritual growth through community and teaching?
Journal Prompt: What has most shaped your spiritual growth through learning, discipleship, or Christian community?
Day 4 — Responding to Need with Generosity
Read: Acts 11:27–29 | Also Read: 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; Galatians 6:10
Open-Ended Reflection: What does the church’s response reveal about compassion, responsibility, and shared mission?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages shape your understanding of generosity as an expression of faith?
Journal Prompt: How might God be inviting you to respond more generously to the needs around you?
Day 5 — Faithful Stewardship in Action
Read: Acts 11:30 | Also Read: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 16:10
Open-Ended Reflection: Why is faithful stewardship such an important part of the Church’s witness and mission?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages deepen your understanding of trustworthiness and stewardship in God’s work?
Journal Prompt: What resources, opportunities, or responsibilities has God entrusted to you in this season?
Weekly Prayer:
Lord, build in us hearts that are available for Your mission. Help us to be faithful in sharing hope, encouraging others, and responding generously to the needs around us. Make us a people who strengthen one another and remain committed to the work You have called us to together. Amen.
Day 1 — Scattered but Still Faithful
Read: Acts 11:19–21 | Also Read: Matthew 5:14–16; Romans 10:14–15
Open-Ended Reflection: What stands out to you about the believers continuing to share the message of Jesus despite being scattered?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages help you understand how ordinary believers participate in God’s mission?
Journal Prompt: Where has God placed you right now as a light and witness for Christ?
Day 2 — Encouragement Strengthens the Church
Read: Acts 11:22–24 | Also Read: Hebrews 10:24–25; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Open-Ended Reflection: What qualities in Barnabas made him an effective encourager and leader?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages deepen your understanding of encouragement as a vital part of spiritual growth?
Journal Prompt: Who in your life may need encouragement, and how could God use you to strengthen them?
Day 3 — Growing Together in Faith
Read: Acts 11:25–26 | Also Read: Colossians 1:28–29; Proverbs 27:17
Open-Ended Reflection: Why do you think intentional teaching and discipleship were so important in Antioch?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages help you understand the importance of spiritual growth through community and teaching?
Journal Prompt: What has most shaped your spiritual growth through learning, discipleship, or Christian community?
Day 4 — Responding to Need with Generosity
Read: Acts 11:27–29 | Also Read: 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; Galatians 6:10
Open-Ended Reflection: What does the church’s response reveal about compassion, responsibility, and shared mission?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages shape your understanding of generosity as an expression of faith?
Journal Prompt: How might God be inviting you to respond more generously to the needs around you?
Day 5 — Faithful Stewardship in Action
Read: Acts 11:30 | Also Read: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 16:10
Open-Ended Reflection: Why is faithful stewardship such an important part of the Church’s witness and mission?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages deepen your understanding of trustworthiness and stewardship in God’s work?
Journal Prompt: What resources, opportunities, or responsibilities has God entrusted to you in this season?
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