“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”
Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)
1. GOD WILL SHAKE YOU TO AWAKEN YOU!
“Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.”
Acts 16:26 (NIV)
“The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped.”
Acts 16:27 (NIV)
2. INTIMIDATION FADES WHEN CONFIDENCE SHINES!
“Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are
going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself.”
Philippians 1:28 (NLT)
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”
Matthew 5:14-15 (NIV)
3. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND THEN BREAK THE BOX!
“Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 (NASB)
Victory Group Questions:
Read Acts 16:16-40. Share your insight.
Intimidation comes in many forms (fear, rejection, ridicule). Share how you would encourage someone who is struggling in one of these areas.
What creative ways can you share the gospel with non-believers? What action steps can you take to get started?
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