“They Spoke So Effectively” Acts 14.1 Class I: “Why we speak”

“They Spoke So Effectively”

Acts 14.1

Class I: “Why we speak”

Our motivation, aims, purpose in speaking. The activity of God in speaking.

Find a God-inspired motivation and you will find something to say, and the motivation to say it.

Introduction

• QUESTION: “Why do we speak in congregational gatherings?”

 

Biblical ‘speaking’

• QUESTION: “What are some of the ways God ‘spoke’ to humankind in scripture?”
• 2 Corinthians 5.19-20
• Romans 10.15
• QUESTION: Since God is perfectly capable of speaking for himself, “Why does he choose to do so through humans?“

 

• Summary
  • God speaks through …………
  • It’s the ………. way to communicate his truth and love

 

Response and question and answer session

• Responses?
• Questions?

 

Conclusion

• Next week: “What to speak about” - How to pick a passage/topic; how to exegete; lesson planning tips.
• Homework for next time:
  • Write a one sentence summary of why you speak - share next time
  • Send me questions/suggestions

 

Resources: Tuesday Teaching Tips

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