Suffering for the Gospel (June 18, 2023)
Unit Theme: Acts of the Apostles (Part 2)
June 18, 2023 (Lesson 3)
SUFFERING FOR THE GOSPEL
- Called to Preach in Philippi (Acts 16:6-10)
- Imprisoned for Gospel Ministry (Acts 16:16-24)
- Freedom From Imprisonment (Acts 16:25-40)
Central Truth: Christians should be prepared to face hostility for the sake of the Gospel.
Focus: Recognize and accept that suffering for the Gospel is part of normal Christian living.
Evangelism Emphasis: Although suffering may come with declaring the Gospel, followers of Christ must share the Gospel with a lost and dying world.
Golden Text: “Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22).