A Season of Rebuilding: Lessons from the Book of Act - Part 6

By Kam Cook

Stephen Ministry Coordinator

The Book of Acts is an account of the beginning and spread of the Christian Church, the result of the work of the risen Lord and the Holy Spirit through the Apostles. Acts is a major guide for Christians because these same principles continue to be applicable for us today. Previous Lessons from the Book of Acts include:
Lesson #1 – God’s Plan for Us
Lesson #2 – Trust in God

Lesson #3 - Living the Teachings of Jesus.
Lesson #4 – Forgiveness
Lesson #5 – Living in Community

Today’s Lesson is the embodiment of what can happen when a Community of Believers, guided by the Holy Spirit, works in unity to fulfill His Plan.

6th Lesson – Renewal and New Sense of Purpose Is Happening at HHBC

Christianity was not just a human endeavor; it triumphed under the rule of the exalted Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. The early church struggled with pain and dissension from within and persecution from without, but it survived and thrived.

We don’t know why HHBC Believers have had to experience this turmoil and pain over the past few months, but let us consider three questions:

  • Did these events occur to move us into different purposes of service?

  • Did these events occur for the personal strengthening of our own faith?

  • Did these events occur as a witness and testimony to others of the power of endurance and resilience guided by faith?


Meaning of this lesson- We trust God to reveal His Plan for us. In the example of Jesus, and as learned and practiced by the Apostles, HHBC will commit to enter into a new chapter of service with constant praise and prayer throughout the HHBC Body of Believers.

Next week we will conclude our study of the Book of Acts with its 7thLesson, the Power of Prayer.

Recognizing that God is the ultimate Cure Giver, the Mission of the Highland Hills Baptist Church Stephen Ministry is to serve God and bring Christ’s healing love to individuals who are experiencing life’s challenges through confidential, non-judgmental, one-on-one Christian care.

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