The SOMA Bible Study Podcast

s1e95 Acts 20:1-38Ty's Observations:What are the similarities between Paul in Acts 20 and Jesus in Luke 22?Verse 6 -Is Paul saying it's okay to leave it up to each of our disciples to turn from sin at a specific point?Darin's Observations:What uproar?V6 - "we"? Meaning Luke is with them?Is there any significance to the Passover being celebrated in Philippi?Lams in the room? Signficance?Taken up dead? What does that mean exactly?Why did Paul sail past Ephesus entirely- could there be more of an explanation seeing how the violence swelled there recently?In his final words to key leaders - did Paul think he would die in Jerusalem? His words seem defensive and/or serve as an example to the elders.Meaning:(Ty) Luke shows that Paul has been so “constrained” by the Holy Spirit that his life events begin to mimic those of Jesus Christ. I.E. Paul's message here and Jeus in the garden of Gethsemane. (Darin) Leaders in God's church have special responsibilities but also should wield special motivations led by the Spirit in humility and authentic caring for people and God's Word.Application:Inward: (Ty) Be constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me, that I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus. (Darin) Do I love the people I work with - the ones I disciple?Outward: (Ty) to testify to the gospel of the grace of God, what it means to be a follower of the way, and how change is possible because His grace saved a creepy, disgusting, vile person like me. (Darin) Do I spend time comforting/encouraging those who I disciple?Upward: (Ty) Never stop working on all of us, constrain us with the spirit the way Paul was. I dedicate and Surrender our hearts to you in The name of Jesus, God with us, show us your way, today, Yaweh. (Darin) Praise Jesus for raising up shepherds who seek to continually care for his flock!Listen to all of our podcasts in the New Hope Church podcast network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

s1e93 Acts 19:1-41Observations:What's next in the evolution of the story?What's the deal with using Paul's clothing, even those handkerchiefs and aprons?The people who John had baptized...were they believers at the beginning? Did they know who Jesus was?Who is Sceva? Signficance?Where was the hall of Tyrannus? Signficance?2 years of teaching - reaching all of Asia? Signficance to divulging their magic practices?Nothing much came of the riot it seems - what was Luke's intention of including this scene?Meaning:(Ty) Real last power can only come from the Trinity. Typically from the renewing of the Holy Spirit to a pure heart. A heart who above all else knows the Joy of Salvation through the way of Jesus Christ. It's not about the words it's about the heart. (Darin) Jesus is still delivering people and using the church to do his work.Application:Inward: (Ty) When this world wants to drag me down and just wear me out with all their words, thoughts and unwritten rules, may I allow the creator to lift me up and up again be the prevailing voice in my life. Inspire Joy in me.(Darin) Do the demons know me?Outward: (Ty) Care enough about people to show them the way is all about the heart.(Darin) Am I committed to the teaching of the gospel?Upward: (Ty) Psalms 51:10-12(Darin) Praise the name of the Lord Jesus who owns total authority.Check our our podcasts at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

s1e93 Acts 18:1-28Observations:Who exactly is Aquila and Priscilla?Cripsus, ruler of the synagogue - significance?Why the direct words now? Compassion? Was Paul gun-shy?pretty long stay of 18 mosWho is Sosthones - same guy mentioned in 1 Cor 1? Same as Crispus? Where is Cenchrae? Under what vow? Left who in Ephesus? Why? Priscilla and Aquila?Apollos comes to Ephesus - same guy mentioned in 1 Cor 1What was explained to him better? Being of the baptism of John?Seems like God is directing Paul's travel in line with ApollosMeaning:God directs the church.Application:Inward: Trust God for direction, He cares for me too not just ministry.Outward: Do I strengthen disciples in my work?Upward: Praise Jesus the Christ, who grows and defends His church.Check out our other podcasts at http://www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

s1e92 Acts 17 - Part TwoIn this episode, Darin just shares some extra insight specifically on Paul's speech on Mars Hill in Acts 17. Check out all of our podcasts on www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.