Stand Boldly

Thursday, October 1, 2015
Acts 13:52-14:1-3 KJV 

52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. 

1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. 3 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) After the Holy Spirit commanded that Paul and Barnabus be separated from the other believing Jews unto the work they had been call to, the two disciples proceeded to minister to the multitudes in Antioch and many believed. What happened to the two disciples after ministering in Antioch? (13:52)
2) What transpired as the two disciples spoke in Iconium? (14:1-2)
3) What did Paul and Barnabus do after meeting with opposition in Iconium from the unbelieving Jews and what was the result of their ministry there? (14:3)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
4) Have you received the Gift of the Holy Spirit after your initial profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ? If so, how do you know? If not, why not?

LIFE LESSONS
5) The Holy Spirit enables believers to speak boldly for Christ and to live the Christian life.
6) The Holy Spirit is available to every believer who asks for His infilling.
7) Believers are continually filled by the Holy Spirit through prayer, worship, and the study of God's word.