(10th) “However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect.”

Explain the “Way” and its unique beliefs?

(10th) “However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect.”

Explain the “Way” and its unique beliefs?

Acts 24:14, 22

(also 9:2; 18:26; 19:9,23; 22:4; 28:22)

“The Way” was considered (by outsiders) a sect or division among the Jewish faith, like

the Pharisees and Sadducees

(11th) What language did Jesus speak to Paul in?

(11th) What language did Jesus speak to Paul in?

Acts 26:14 Aramaic

Why do you think God would have Luke include this information in the

Chronicles of Acts?

(12th) In today’s reading “the Spirit” is used in which different ways?

(Explain the differences)

(12th) In today’s reading “the Spirit” is used in which different ways?

(Explain the differences)

Acts 28:25 – Paul attributes Scripture to being authored by the Holy Spirit.

Eph.1:13 – Holy Spirit was given to believers as a seal of ownership

Eph.1:17 – Give the Spirit of wisdomEph.2:2 – the spirit now working in the

sons of disobedience

Eph.2:18 – we both have access to the Father by one Spirit

Eph.2:22 – a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.

Eph 3:5 – has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and...

Eph 3:16 – he may strengthen you wit power through his Spirit in your inner

being,…

(13th) Explain some differences between living/being in “darkness”

verses “light”?

(13th) Explain some differences between living/being in “darkness”

verses “light”?

Eph.4:17-6:20 Those in darkness:

• Live in futility of their thinking (17)

• Darkened in understanding (18)

• Separated from the life of God (18)

1. separation due to ignorance in them which due to hardening of heart (18)

• Lost all sensitivity (19)

• Given selves over to sensuality (19)

• Indulge in every kind of impurity (19)

• Continual lust for more (19)

• Being corrupted by evil desires (22)

• Liars/lying (25)

• Angry (26)

• Have given devil a foot hold (27)

• Steals (28)

• Talk is not wholesome (29)• Has problems with bitterness, rage,

anger, brawling slander and every form of malice (31)

• Practicing sexual immorality, impurity and greed (5:3)

• Speaks in obscenities, foolish talk, coarse joking (5:4)

• Guilty of idolatry (5:5)• Speaking and listening to empty

words (5:6)

• Being disobedient in secret (5:12)

• Being drunk and practicing debauchery (5:18)

(14th) Now that you have read Ephesians and Colossians back to back over the last 3 days, what are

some similarities in content?

(14th) Now that you have read Ephesians and Colossians back to back over the last 3 days, what are

some similarities in content?

Eph.1:1-2 / Col.1:1-2

Similar greetings

Eph.1:15-16 / Col.1:9-10

Give thanks for and pray for since hearing of faith

Eph.3:3-10 / Col.1:26-2:3

Gospel, the hidden mysteries

Eph.2:5-6 / Col.2:12-13

Was dead in trespasses and sins

Eph.4:15-16 / Col.2:19

Christ the head of the body/church

Eph.5:3-6 / Col.3:5ff

Things to take off, and things to put on

(15th) After a short list of “if’s”, a recommended attitude is given;

explain the attitude?

(15th) After a short list of “if’s”, a recommended attitude is given;

explain the attitude?

Phili.2:1-13The “if’s” (1-4)

“your attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus:” (5)

(6-11) His attitude (12-13) purpose of our attitude being like His – “…to will and to act according to His

good purpose.”

(16th) “Whatever” was used by Paul but how was his use different

from our youth of today?

(16th) “Whatever” was used by Paul but how was his use different from our youth of

today?• Phili.4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is

true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Whatever you have learned and received and heard and seen in me--practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.