06/10/2026
Good evening all!
I look forward to our Book Study Gathering tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. E.D.T. (virtual and in-person) as we will continue reading Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala. We will be discussing Chapter 8: "The Lure of Marketing."
We will listen to the audiobook, then dive into the following questions for discussion:
After quoting Acts 4:29, "Enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness," Pastor Cymbala writes, "Boldness can only be impacted by the Holy Spirit." Contrast this point with the belief that we can learn this kind of boldness on our own.
Do you agree with Pastor Cymbala that in order to build the church Jesus intended, we must have a "bold, aggressive attitude in proclaiming God's Word"? Why or why not? Explain your answers.
What might happen within local churches if their leaders followed the following admonition? "We have no permission whatsoever to adjust the message of the gospel. Whether it seems popular or not, whether it is 'hip' to the times, we must faithfully and boldly proclaim that sin is real but Jesus forgives those who confess."
If we have time, we will continue our discussion on the following question from last week:
After mentioning that many Christians have become enamored with what he describes as "deliverance from dark powers," Pastor Cymbala goes on to say that some people in the church blame the devil instead of facing the sin in their lives and repenting of their own wrongdoing.
What is it about the word sin that is so offensive to some people today?
What is the result when people tend to focus on how they have been victimized rather than focusing on their personal responsibility and the transforming power of God that can enable them to work in [God's] service regardless of their past?
I anticipate your prayers, presence, and participation.
Best and blessings!
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