Making an Impact

The Spiritual Journey of Bilbo Baggins (December 23, 2012)

Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

“It was a good story, that of yours,” said Beorn, “but I like it still better now I am sure it is true…I have hurried home as fast as I could to see that you were safe, and to offer you any help that I can…” --The Hobbit, Chapter VII

KEY QUESTION: How are you making an impact on an unbelieving world?

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

1. Read Acts 8:25-39. How would you explain this in your own words?

2. List what you see Philip doing in that passage that we can learn from today.

3. Have you ever shared your faith? Has anyone shared their faith with you? How did it go?

4. If someone asked, how would you summarize Jesus’ role in your life in two minutes?