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Some people may like correcting others (which is an issue in itself). Most of you, like me, probably do not enjoy confrontation or correcting others. But what do you do if you see another believer doing something wrong? Do you confront them publicly? Stay quiet? Should we even judge to begin with? Today’s passage in Acts 18:18-28 shows us a perfect example of how to respond.

We will see how Priscila and Aquila approach...

We all face times when we are discouraged. Things don’t go as planned. We have health issues. We have problems at work. We have problems at home. Sometimes we are even trying to minister for God and we face opposition. We might be tempted to give up, to throw in the towel. 

When Paul was facing this kind of discouragement, God told Paul, “Do not be afraid.” “Go on speaking. “For I am with y...

Have you ever known exactly what God wanted you to do, but you didn't want to do it? Jonah didn't misunderstand God's command. He deliberately went as far as he could in the opposite direction. Jonah was a prophet who is in rebellion. And what makes his rebellion especially shocking is why he did this.

Jonah is a very practical book. Join us for five lessons through this fascinating account of a reluctant prophet and a compa...

Imagine walking into a city filled with thousands of idols, where people worship completely different gods and have no biblical background. How would you share the gospel with them? Paul walked into exactly that situation in Athens, and what he did gives us a powerful model for sharing Jesus with people who think completely differently than we do.”

Today we will study Acts 17:16-34. We will see how Paul preaches of an ...

“Here is one question every Christian should learn to ask: ‘Where does the Bible say that?’ Acts 17 tells us that even when Paul himself preached, the Bereans searched the Scriptures every day to see if what he said was true. What does this mean in the modern age of AI? Today we will find out.

In today’s study, we will also look at the fact that the Christian faith is reasonable and the importance of ...

Have you ever wondered why life sometimes gets harder when you're trying to obey God? You decide to read your Bible, and suddenly everything goes wrong. You commit to serving Christ, and unexpected opposition appears. Is that just coincidence... or is there something deeper going on?

In Acts 16, Paul wasn't looking for a fight with the devil. He was simply on his way to a prayer meeting. Yet within hours he confronted a demo...

The Holy Spirit once stopped Paul from sharing the gospel? Not once, but twice. Why would God ever tell His greatest missionary, 'No' to a good thing like sharing the gospel? God can work in mysterious ways and we need to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit to understand how He is leading us.

Acts 16 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our website: https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/acts/acts-16/...

Acts 15:22-41Bible study.

What if I told you that two of the greatest missionaries in church history got into such a sharp disagreement that they refused to minister together? Paul and Barnabas weren't false teachers. They weren't living in sin. They simply disagreed. So what do we do when godly Christians can't agree?

Today we continue our study of Acts  15 (verses 22-41). We will start with the Jerusalem Counci...

Acts 15 Bible study.

The early church faced a crucial question that would define the future of Christianity: Is faith in Jesus enough, or do Christians need to follow a set of rules to be saved? 

This debate nearly divided the church. The answer is still crucial for us today.

Acts 15 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/acts/acts-15/

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Acts 13:42-52 Bible study

One question I often receive is like this, “I have shared the gospel with this person many times, but they aren’t interested. What should I do?”
Should Christians keep trying to reach people who repeatedly reject the gospel? Or is there a time to move on and invest in others instead?

Acts 13 gives a surprising answer that can transfo...

Acts 14:19-28 Bible study

One minute they were worshipping him like a god. The next they were trying to kill him? What changed? Nothing about Paul changed. The crowd did.

In today’s study of Acts 14:19-28 we will learn how people can be so fickle and the importance of not following crowd think.

Acts 14 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-st...

Acts 14 Bible study

Have you ever wondered if a closed door means God is telling you to stop? Does opposition mean you are doing something wrong? In Acts 14, Paul faced opposition, slander, and even death threats. But surprisingly, he stayed. Today we are going to look at how to persevere when facing opposition and when it might be time to move on.

Acts 14 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our h...

Acts 13:13-41 Bible study

Every thread of the Bible points to Jesus.

In Acts 13, Paul realized this truth and shared with the Jews a message on how everything points to Jesus. The result was predictable.

As we study, we will consider how Jesus is still central to our lives today.

In today's passage, we will learn the importance of seeking for God's will and listening to His voice.

Acts 13 Bible st...

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Many Christians struggle to know how to understand and apply the Bible. Today I'm really excited to show you this very simple four step process that can help you study and obey God’s Word on your own.

These questions can be used in any Bible passage and can help you in your own Bible rea...

A good teacher doesn't just give the answer. He asks questions. Coaches, parents, pastors, and Bible study teachers should all learn the power of the question. In this video we look at why question asking is so powerful, Jesus' example, and how to create a good question.

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Acts 13:1-12 Bible study

Have you ever wondered why some believers seem to hear God’s direction so clearly while others feel spiritually numb? In Acts 13, the Holy Spirit spoke while church leaders were worshiping and fasting. Not while scrolling. Not while being entertained. Maybe the problem isn’t that God is silent. Maybe we’re too distracted to listen.

In today's passage, we will learn the import...

Acts 12:6-25 Bible study

James had just been executed and Herod wanted to go for Peter next. Peter was arrested, put in prison, and chained between soldiers. What was Peter doing while he was awaiting trial? Sleeping like a baby.

What does that teach us about fear and trusting in God? 

We look at that question today as well as the question, "Why does God seek glory?" and one of the most gruesome deaths in ...

They tried to stop Christianity by force. Arrests, threats, murder. Steven was killed. Believers were hunted down. The message was supposed to die. Believers were supposed to cower. But instead of stopping the movement, the gospel spread. Those who were scattered did not stop preaching. 

They took it with them to new areas, cities, regions, entire cultures started hearing about Jesus for the very first time. Every attem...

Why do people lie? You might be willing to die for the truth, but you probably wouldn't be willing to die for a lie. Yet the apostles did die for their belief in a resurrected Jesus.

Let's consider what that means for our faith today.

We'll be looking at those questions as we study Acts 12:1-5.

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Acts 12 Bible study guide with c...