Great Commission drives
us out of our comfort zones
Lesson Scripture: Acts 8:4
17
Lesson Aims; to understand
that the Holy Spirit is for all who
believe, to appreciate Philip's
ministry in Samaria, and to
stretch beyond our comfoit zones
to witness for Him.
Background: Matthew
28:18-20 and Acts 1:8 are the
"Great Commission." Jesus, just
before His Ascension, commis
sions all believers into service.
Beginning first at home
(Jerusalem) and then in the sur
rounding areas (neighborhoods,
cities, etc.), Jesus wants the
"Good News" spread throughout
the world. That was then, you
might say, but the commission is
yet to be completed.
All too often we focus on
"the other" and not those near to
us. Yes, we must go far off, but
there is a lot to be done right
here! To fulfill the Commission,
believers must cross all barriers
that include race, ethnicity, gen
der, class and anything else that
separates. Based on some state
ments by folk in the last few
weeks, this country needs help!
Many believers who received
the Holy Spirit back in Acts 2
returned to their homes. Others
stayed in the city as the church
continued to grow. Peter and
John experienced the first perse
cution (Acts 4). As jealousy
grew, the members of the San
hedrin arrested and flogged all of
the apostles during the second
persecution (Acts 5). Stephen,
the Grecian Jew chosen among
the "seven," not only endured the
third persecution but gave his life
in the process.
Saul, the Pharisee, initiated
the fourth persecution, which
scattered believers throughout
Judea and Samaria. Everyone
fled except the apostles! It
appears that this persecution and
the others are bad, but the
Almighty had a way of turning
things around. Think about it.
The believers are now ready for
the second tier of the Commis
sion! In their flight, the preached
Word was shared whenever they
went.
Lesson: Philip, another of the
"seven," is in Samaria preaching
Christ. Empowered by the Holy
Spirit, he does many signs and
wonders - healing the sick and
casting out demons. Many see
and believe. The times have
changed but human nature is still
the same. There will be those
observers who want the power
but lack the change of heart. Such
is the case for Simon, the sorcer
er. He gets baptized and follows
Philip very closely, thinking that
he can figure out the tricks.
The home church (Jerusalem)
hears the good news about the
Mildred
Peppers
Sunday
School Lesson
Samaritans. Their conversion is
truly a miracle for they are very
low on the Jewish social ladder.
Peter and John are sent to inves
tigate. Both of them lay hands on
the people, and the Holy Spirit
comes to them. By all means
continue to read verses 18-25,
revealing Simon's character.
Application: Far too many
of us believe that attending wor
ship is all that the Lord requires.
When we accept Christ as Lord
and Savior, we're saved. Howev
er, Jesus commands us to share
His Word with others, wherever
we go. Simple translation says
that once we're saved, we must
lead others to Him because we
want to share this with everyone.
The Great Commission
drives us out of our comfort
zones (our church) into the
hedges and highways to witness
for Him. In sharing that "Good
News," we cannot allow any
manmade barrier to detain us! He
comes for all who believe! If He
saved us. He can and will save
others! Be a real witness for
Himif
Atkins revival set for Oct. 24-28
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Calling all Camels and friends
of Atkins High School. A revival
will be held Oct. 24-28 at Union
Chapel Baptist Church. Reconnect
with alumni from the late '60s and
early '70s. Services will begin at 7
o'clock each night.
Here's the schedule of guest
preachers (the revivaMspeakers
were students in Pastor Robinson's
social studies classes during his
time at Atkins):
? Monday, Oct. 24 - the Rev.
Gary Hairston (Class of '70), asso
ciate minister. New Bethel Baptist
Church of Winston-Salem.
? Tuesday, Oct. 25 - the Rev.
James Gilliam ("Class of '70), pas
tor, Antioch Christian Church of
Winston-Salem.
? Wednesday. Oct. 26 - the
Rev. Richard Woods (Class of
'71), associate minister. New
Hope Baptist Church of Winston
Salem.
? Thursday, Oct. 27 - the Rev.
Ray Watlington (Class of '70),
pastor. Christian Fountain Church
of Winston-Salem .
? Friday, Oct. 28 - the Rev.
James Clybum (Class of '71 ), pas
tor, Red Bank Baptist Church of
Germanton.
Union Chapel Baptist Church
is at 300 W. 25th. St. Host pastor is
Konnie G. Robinson, former
Atkins instructor (1967-69).
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