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As the gospel spread among the Gentiles, there was disagreement as to whether or not they were required to follow all of the Law of Moses. A conference was held in Jerusalem and it was determined that God’s grace was available to all and that no unnecessary restrictions should be placed on anyone. We too are always encouraged to pursue unity, even when we may disagree on minor points. 1. The Question: What does it take to be saved? (vs. 1-5) 2. The Response: We are saved through grace (vs. 6-11) 3. The Judgement: Do not be a stumbling block (vs. 12-21) 4. The Result: Unity in the church (vs. 22-35) Songs: How Great Thou Art #14181, 1941, 1953, 1955 S K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music, Inc. ARR UBP of Manna Music, Inc. To Our God #6227023 by B Johnson, J Riddle, and J Taylor 2012 Bethel Music No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser and M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing O Come To The Altar #7051511 by C Brown, M Brock, S Furtick, & W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs Jesus We Love You #7030068

After dramatically healing a crippled man in Lystra, Jews came down from Antioch and Iconium and incited the crowds to turn against Paul. They stoned him and, thinking he was dead, dragged him out of the city. Though he had been severely hurt, Paul was not discouraged and boldly returned to the very cities that had opposed him to encourage the faithful. Finishing their journey, and despite the persecution, they rejoiced in all that God had done. 1. What are you wanting to hear? (vs. 8-13) 2. Who are you serving? (vs. 14-18) 3. Where are you headed? (vs. 19-23) 4. How will you finish? (vs. 24-28) Songs: You Make Me Brave #7003306 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing God With Us #6460237 by L Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music

When opposition broke out against them, Paul quotes Isaiah 49:6 and turns his attention towards the Gentiles. This would become his pattern, as he would first proclaim the gospel to the Jews and then to the Gentiles. Though the persecution would intensify, they would continue to preach the gospel. When we are faithful to share the gospel, we too should expect fruitfulness and opposition in our work and trust God for the strength to continue. 1. Curiosity & Jealousy (vs. 42-47) 2. Belief & Growth (vs. 48-49) 3. Persecution & Perseverance (vs. 50-52) 4. Opposition & Determination (14:1-3) 5. Wisdom & Purpose (vs. 4-7) Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith, and S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis Always #5881037 by J Ingram and K Stanfill worshiptogether.com Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing We Will Not Be Shaken #7029075 by B Fielding, B Hartley, B Strand, B Johnson, and C Greely 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing He

We need to know and share the gospel, inviting people to receive forgiveness for their sins through Christ. 1. The mission continues (vs. 13-15) 2. The mission is the story (vs. 16-37) a. God is the author (vs. 16-25) b. Jesus is the subject (vs. 26-37) 3. We are the recipients (vs. 38-41) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson, and L Mooring 2015 © Meaux Mercy Cornerstone #6158927 by W B Bradbury, E Liljero, R Morgan, E Mote, & J Myrin 2011 © Hillsong Music Publishing Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music Man Of Sorrows #6476063 by M Crocker and B Ligertwood 2012 © Hillsong Music Publishing

God is pleased to use our ordinariness to do some extra-ordinary things for his glory. Our ordinariness is made up of complex layers that include various deformities, some of them more obvious than others but these deformities do not define who we are. Our focus should never be on us but the treasure that we carry and how God uses even us for his glory. Songs: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) #4768151 by C Tomlin, E O Excell, J Newton, J Rees, L Giglio 2006 worshiptogether.com Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, and D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music Let There Be Light #7069096 by B Ligertwood, J Houston, M Crocker, M G Chislett, S Ligertwood 2016 © Hillsong Music Publishing

The apostle Paul and Barnabas are sent out on their first missionary journey and they strategically begin in the synagogues of the Jews. As one would expect, the proclamation of the gospel was not well received by all. Paul confronts a magician, Elymas, who opposed them miraculously striking him blind. Seeing what had occurred, even the procounsel believed. Knowing that our proclamation could put us at odds with others cannot deter us from sharing our faith. 1. It is intentional (vs. 1-3) 2. It is global (vs. 4-5) 3. It is opposed (vs. 6-8) 4. It is effective (vs. 9-12) Songs: You Make Me Brave #7003306 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding and M Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Be Enthroned #7054178 by B Johnson, H Thompson, J Riddle, and K Heiligenthal 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by L Jordan and D Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music and Integrity's Alleluia! Music

Persecution flares up in earnest in Jerusalem and the apostle James is imprisoned and killed, followed by Peter’s arrest and imprisonment. While it would appear that Herod is in control and able to do as he wishes, God will show that his control is absolute even when it appears that evil prospers. When our faith puts us at odds with the world, we must remember that God remains the Sovereign of the universe and will hold all accountable for their actions. 1. God’s silence (vs. 1-4) 2. God’s rescue (vs. 5-11) 3. Our doubt (vs. 12-17) 4. God’s justice (vs.18-23) 5. God’s victory (vs. 24-25) Songs: Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith, and S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis Love Came Down [J Riddle] #5148938 by J Edwardson, B Johnson, I McIntosh, and J Riddle 2009 Bethel Music It Is Well [Bethel] #7021972 by H Gates Spafford, K DiMarco, and P P Bliss 2013 © Bethel Music What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

Strict Jewish Christians back in Jerusalem criticize Peter for having associated with one such as Cornelius. Peter gives testimony to what God had done and all fell silent and glorified God. Persecution in Jerusalem had caused a great number of believers to be scattered and a church began in a city called Antioch. It was in this city that the disciples were first called Christians. When a famine was to strike Jerusalem, the new church in Antioch was quick to respond to their need. 1. Peter shares what God is doing (vs. 1-17) a. Peter takes time to explain why (vs. 4-7) b. Peter shares the struggles he has had (vs. 8-10) c. Peter recounts how God has been at work (vs. 11-17) d. Others are inspired (v. 18) 2. God confirms what he is doing (vs. 19-26) 3. Gods people prove authentic with their actions (vs. 27-29) Songs: Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith, and S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013 Came To My Rescue #470519

God shows Peter that he desires for all people to hear and embrace Christ. We too must be willing to share the gospel with all people and not let prejudice or bias discourage the work. 1. God wants to be found (10:1-8) 2. We need to be prepared (10:9-16) 3. We must respond (10:17-23a) 4. God is at work in many (10:23b-33) 5. Share the gospel (10:34-43) 6. Expect results (10:44-48) SONGS: Unstoppable God 7011436 by Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, and Wade Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Christ Is Enough 6514035 by Reuben Morgan and Jonas Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Waiting Here For You 5925663 by Jesse Reeves, Martin Smith, and Chris Tomlin 2011 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing, and Curious? Music UK Let There Be Light 7069096 by B Ligertwood, J Houston, M Crocker, M Guy Chislett, S Ligertwood 2016 © Hillsong Music Publishing

The apostle Peter begins to minister outside Jerusalem and heals a paralyzed man and raises a woman from the dead. As was often the case in Jesus’ ministry, as people heard of these miraculous acts of God they turned to the Lord. Our God still desires to work through people faithful to follow his direction in their life to seek and save the lost. 1. Seek an opportunity (9:32-33) 2. Expect results (9:34-35) 3. People talk (9:36-38) 4. Dream big (9:39-41) 5. Wait and see (9:42-43) SONGS: Be Thou My Vision 30639 by Hull, Eleanor Henrietta | Byrne, Mary Elizabeth Public Domain Stronger 5060810 by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing God With Us 6460237 by Leslie Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music Exalted Over All 7065022 by Andi Rozier, Jason Ingram, and Jess Cates 2016 © All Essential Music No Other Name 7019979 by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing

1. Jesus’ followers did not expect the resurrection (Luke 24:36-37) 2. Jesus had a new glorified body (Luke 24:38-43) 3. This is what the Old Testament looked forward to (Luke 24:44) 4. The message of the gospel (Luke 24:45-47) 5. We are part of his plan (Luke 24:48-49) Songs: Be Enthroned #7054178 by B Johnson, H Thompson, J Riddle, and K Heiligenthal 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle, and P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music Forever [Bethel] #7001228 by C Black Gifford, K Jobe, B Johnson, J Johnson, J Taylor, and G Wilson 2013 Bethel Music and worshiptogether.com What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Only King Forever #7011438 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing

The Promise – Saved by Grace Good Friday 2017 Exodus 12:29-13:16 Even while suffering great loss, Pharaoh concedes but does not repent. The Israelites are miraculously delivered, and God calls on them to commemorate the event so that they never forget. In a far more significant way, we too have been delivered from death through the blood of another and are called to remember that great sacrifice through the Lord’s Supper. 1. A searing judgment (vs. 29-41) 2. A night to remember (vs. 42-51) 3. A message to share (13:1-16) Songs: Man Of Sorrows #6476063 by M Crocker and B Ligertwood 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing How Deep The Father's Love For Us #1558110 by Stuart Townend 1995 Thankyou Music How He Loves #5032549 by John Mark McMillan 2005 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M Hall, and A Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music At The Cross (Love Ran Red) #7017786 by C Tomlin, E Cash, J Myrin, M Armstrong, and M Redman © Countless Wonder Publi

A Final Judgment Exodus 11:1-12:28 At long last, God details for Moses and the Israelites his plan of deliverance. The Lord will give the Israelites favor in the eyes of the Egyptians and they will be relieved to see them go. The Israelites, however, will only be rescued as they are faithfully obedient to the Lord’s instruction. We too are told what we must do in order to be saved. The question becomes, are we faithful? 1. The last night (vs.1-10) 2. A new beginning (12:1-13) 3. An unleavened life (vs. 14-20) 4. Saved by faith (vs. 21-28) Songs: Come Thou Fount #3630228 by D Crowder 2002 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music Hosanna (B. Fraser) #4785835 by B Fraser 2006 Hillsong Publishing Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Maher, C Nockels, J Reeves, and K Stanfill 2011 worshiptogether.com songs What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing In Christ Alone #3350395 by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 2001 Thankyou Music Faithful To Th

God, in his grace, not only tells us of coming punishment but also how we can save ourselves from it. Not all the Egyptians heeded God’s direction and they suffered for their disobedience. While we often learn from positive examples set before us, we too should learn from the examples of those who choose poorly and observe the result. 1. Heed the Warning (vs. 13-35) 2. Learn from Others (10:1-20) 3. Do not Delay (vs. 23-29) You Make Me Brave #7003306 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Be Enthroned #7054178 by B Johnson, H Thompson, J Riddle, and K Heiligenthal 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, and D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music Shepherd #7003305 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music

His People Set Apart Exodus 8:20-9:12 Though Pharaoh’s heart remains hard, God continues to bring plagues so that Pharaoh “may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth” (Ex.8:22b), but as God increases the severity of the plagues, he begins to make a distinction between the Israelites and Egyptians. While not always visibly apparent, through Christ we have been made distinct from all peoples for we no longer live under the power of death. 1. God Makes a Distinction (vs. 20-32) 2. Sin Brings Death (9:1-7) 3. We Must Repent (vs. 8-12) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson, and L Mooring Be Enthroned #7054178 by B Johnson, H Thompson, J Riddle, and K Heiligenthal 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by C McClure, P McClure, and Je Riddle 2010 Bethel Music and Mercy / Vineyard Publishing No

His Desire Clear Exodus 7:8-8:19 Pharaoh disbelieves Moses and cynically asks for “miracles” to prove the veracity of Moses’ words. Though God performs “signs” and even sends three plagues upon the Egyptians, Pharaoh stubbornly refuses to yield. If we are not careful, we too can have our hearts grow hard instead of tender to what God is doing in our lives. 1. A hard heart (vs. 8-13) a. Despite warning (vs. 14-25) b. Despite evidence (8:1-15) c. Despite encouragement (vs. 16-19) Songs: The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013 Came To My Rescue #4705190 by J Davies, M Sampson, and D Thomas 2005 Hillsong Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing O Come To The Altar #7051511 by C Brown, M Brock, S Furtick, and W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs Revelation Song #4447960 by J Riddle 2004 Gateway Create Publishing

God does not chastise Moses for his doubt but reaffirms his commitment to rescue his people. God’s power is not dependent on our performance, and God often uses those that the world considers weak to highlight that reality. When we step out in faith, we do so not because we have the abilities in and of ourselves but because he who has called us is faithful. 1. God knows (vs. 1-5) 2. God rescues (vs. 6-8) 3. We doubt (vs. 9-12) 4. God sends (6:13-7:7) a. Real people (vs. 13-27) b. With clarity (6:28-7:7) Songs Found In You #7005969 by P Baloche and A Rozier 2013 Leadworship Songs, Open Hands Music, Cornerstone #6158927 by W B Bradbury, E Liljero, R Morgan, E Mote, and J Myrin 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing Good Good Father #7036612 by A Brown and P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and Jess Cates 2016 © All Essential Music Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing

While God had clearly revealed to Moses his plan and the opposition he would encounter, when it all began to happen, Moses’ confidence began to weaken and doubt set in. We must remember that though God sends us, we are not told that the journey would be free of difficulty, and we cannot let the presence of opposition discourage us in our task. 1. The first encounter (vs.1-5) 2. Things get worse (vs. 6-14) 3. People lose faith (vs. 15-21) 4. Discouragement sets in (vs. 22-23) Songs: Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle, and P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music God With Us #6460237 by L Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music Shepherd #7003305 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Waiting Here For You #5925663 by J Reeves, M Smith, and C Tomlin 2011 worshiptogether.com songs O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, and M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing

The God Who Judges Exodus 4:1-31 Moses struggles to comprehend God’s call on his life, questions God, and asks that he send someone else. God is gracious to Moses and seeks to alleviate his fears. Upon his return to Egypt, Moses is held accountable for not circumcising his son. Though God may use us in powerful ways, we are still responsible for living the life he has called us to. 1. God is gracious (vs.1-17) a. They will not believe (vs. 1-9) b. I am not equipped (vs. 10-12) c. Send someone else (vs. 13-17) 2. God is sovereign (vs. 18-23) 3. God is passionate (vs. 24-26) 4. God is trustworthy (vs. 27-31) Songs: Come Thou Fount #3630228 by D Crowder 2002 worshiptogether.com songs This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding and M Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser and M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Shepherd #7003305 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Forever [Bethel] #7001228 by C B Gifford, K Jobe, B Johnson, J Johnson, J Taylor, and G

Jesus defines us not our circumstances or even our challenges. The unexpected may happen now or it may happen without us even being aware. We must live in faithfulness to him because he defines me, rather than being defined by circumstances or difficulties. A troubled father: When the odds are against us (vs.21-24) A desperate woman: When there is no where else to turn (vs. 25-34) An impossible reality: When all hope is gone (vs. 35-43) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb 7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson, and L Mooring Unknown 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) 6016351 by J Myrin and M Redman 2011 Thankyou Music Great Are You Lord 6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, and D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing Take Heart 5409031 by J Houston 2010 Hillsong Publishing Christ Is Enough 6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing