In the story of Philip and the Ethiopian we see the following: 1) Philip was listening to God and open to his promptings; 2) He reacted with instant obedience and took a risk; 3) God was already working in this man's life; 4) Philip was willing to initiate a spiritual conversation; 5) He was relevant in his speech; 6) He invited the man to a lifestyle not just a belief system.
More Ready Than You Know
Acts 8:26 - 39
September 10, 2023 • Pastor Glyn Norman • Acts 8:26–39
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With a question and an invitation (Jn 4:29), the woman initiates spiritual conversations with the very people who judged and rejected her. The Samaritans conversations with Jesus then allow the Samaritans to move from borrowed faith to owned faith. Opportunities for some of the deepest spiritual conversations come with those who know us (and our faults) best. Join a small group…! Share your story!
Where the Spirit Leads
October 8, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Eckelmann • John 4:16–26
Jesus uses multiple images, questions and invitations to offer the woman a spiritual conversation. There is no ‘spiritual conversation’ formula or script (bad news for some of us!); rather, we count on love for the person to urge us and the Holy Spirit to guide us.
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