"Signs of Life: Friends & Enemies"
from Acts 16:25-32
In week 6 of our "Signs of Life" series we look at the measure that both demands the most of us and is perhaps the greatest measure of whether or not we are becoming more like Jesus. In this week's passage we see what seems to be an interesting response to an unpleasent situation...until we dig in to the heart of what Paul and Silas have experienced as followers of Christ.
As you have your own personal quiet time or time with your Group consider the following:
- Do you remember your first, "best friend?"
- What was that friendship like?
- What cemented the bond?
- We might tend to think "enemy" is a word reserved for terrorists or traffickers, but considering that enemy is defined as someone, "actively opposed or hostile toward someone or something", can you say that you have ever had an enemy? Someone who is opposed to you? Someone who treated you differently as a result? Or someone YOU treated differently as a result?
- While we might agree that Jesus tells us to love our enemies, we must ask ourselves what that looks like...the love that Jesus is speaking of is "active." There is meant to be action attached to it.
- With that being said, are you loving your enemies?
- If so, how?
- If not, why not and what would need to change in order for you to do so?
Sermon Audio
From Sanctuary Services (w/ Jeff McClain)
From Crossroads (w/ Vern Collins)
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