Daily Readings (Page 305)

Romans talks about a righteousness by faith. In these two verses, why do you think it speaks of missions as a call to obedience?

Paul mentions two concepts about Jesus. How would you rephrase these two concepts to a non-believer?

What is Paul’s mission? Why do you think he refers to the Holy Scriptures?

Paul says that he was “called to be an apostle.” When you think of the apostles, what comes to mind? In what ways do we have the same call as the apostles?

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in supporting God’s people in their task of evangelisation? How may we appropriate this truth?

What did the ‘church’ with Peter and John pray for in response to the threats of the Jewish leaders? How would you have prayed?

Why were Peter and John unable and unwilling to keep silent about Jesus? Do you also tell people about Jesus? Why or why not?

By what power and what name did Peter and John speak to the people in Jerusalem? What evidence stood in their favour?

The growth in five thousand believers harvested in one day is magnificent. Is this our local church growth experience today? Why or why not?

What was exactly offensive to the Jewish religious leaders? Is the message of Peter and John still offensive to people today? How?