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s1e97 Acts 21:37-22:29Observations:Context? Paul on the steps of the barracks wanting to talk with the violent Jewish crowd who were just beating him...why?Why did the tribune think Paul was the Egyptian insurrectionist?What does citizen of no obscure city mean?The Hebrew spoken by Paul shushed the crowd - why? Did they not think he was a Jew? Was the crowd influenced without knowing exactly what was going on?Gamaliel - pretty big credentialsWhy are they so upset with him? Misleading Jews? Greeks in the temple? All these things?v 22 - sen to the Gentiles - is this the phrase that really set them off?What significance is there to the tribune admitting he bought citizenship? Is Paul somehow higher than him in the social caste at the time?Meaning:Paul's testimony sought to save persecutors, as he once was, to bring them to the truth. The world needs to know...despite the objections.Application:Inward: I have fear when it comes to opposition - paralyzing and I don't want to engage.Outward: I don't engage the angry lost.Upward: Praise Jesus for the martyrs, who faced opposition so that the world might know the gospel.Listen to all of our podcasts on the New Hope Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Acts 21:1-36
s1e96 Acts 22:1-36Observations:Everyone along the way seemed to warn him about Jerusalem, divine message or did word just move that fast?Philip, one of the 7 - assuming deacons from Acts 6?significance of mentioning Philip's daughters?Agabus - ever mentioned before?Into the hands of the Gentiles - like Jesus? Parallels on purpose?Why were the brothers in Jerusalem so concerned about "not forsaking the law of Moses"? Protection from other Jews? Are they explaining what everyone else had been hearing as to why he might be in trouble in Jerusalem?The vows? What kind? 7 days? 4 men? Significance?Meaning:Following and preaching Jesus challenges all traditions - piety or salvation?Application:Inward: Do traditions mean more than the cross? Do they mean too little that I'm unwilling to care for a weaker brother?Outward: Do I disrespect the law by my actions?Upward: Praise Jesus for sparing Paul as long as he did to give us incredible wisdom in learning how to live in this tension we call the world.Listen to all of our podcasts on the New Hope Church Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Acts 20:1-38
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.
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Acts 19:1-41
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.
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Acts 18:1-28
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.
Welcome to SOMA Bible Studies! SOMA is an acronym for a systematic way of studying the Bible! Scripture, Observation, Meaning, and Application. New Hope Church has several SOMA studies available to join in person and online. Each episode features Ty Griffith, our online SOMA leader, with Darin Hansen, Discipleship Pastor at New Hope Church. Join the guys as they dig into the Scripture using the SOMA method. What a great way to get into the Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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