April 26, 2026

Word – Acts 19:8-22 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Point: The word works.

Preaching that leads to all hearing the word of the Lord 
(vv. 8-10)

Miracles that lead to all honoring the name of the Lord 
(vv. 11-20)

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • April 27 - Proverbs 11; Hebrews 6
  • April 28 - Proverbs 12; Hebrews 7
  • April 29 - Proverbs 13; Hebrews 8
  • April 30 - Proverbs 14; Hebrews 9
  • May 1 - Proverbs 15; Hebrews 10

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. What is the first book you ever read?
  2. Read Acts 19:8-10. What are some characteristics of Paul's ministry? What else do we learn about his ministry from Acts 20:17-21? Which characteristic stands out the most? Why?
  3. Read Acts 19:11-16. Have you ever experienced, witnessed, or heard of miracles like this? (This could include dramatic answers to prayer.)
  4. How do people try to manipulate Jesus today?
  5. Read Acts 19:17-22. How are repentance and faith demonstrated by these Ephesians?
  6. If you are a Christian, what costly things did you give up? Where do you continue to struggle now?
  7. Read 1 Peter 1:23-25. If you are a Christian, how was the word involved in your conversion? How has the word continued to be part of your growth?
  8. What are the challenges in growing in the word?