May 17, 2026

Example – Acts 20:13-24 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Point: Others are watching.

Acts 20:13-24

  • Character (v. 19)
  • Preaching (vv. 20-21)
  • Direction (vv. 22-24)

Significance

  • Who are you?
  • What do you say?
  • Whom do you serve?

Announcements

  • Youth Grad Party is on May 29 during Friday Night Bible Study.

  • Please note the following Children's Ministry summer breaks: 9 a.m. will not meet during July; 11 a.m. will not meet May 31 through August 2.

  • Youth Welcome Party is on June 5 during Friday Night Bible Study.

  • Midwest Chinese Christians Association (MCCA) summer retreat is July 2-5. Early bird registration is open until May 31!

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • May 18 - Psalm 76; 1 Peter 3
  • May 19 - Psalm 77; 1 Peter 4
  • May 20 - Psalm 78; 1 Peter 5
  • May 21 - Psalm 79; 2 Peter 1
  • May 22 - Psalm 80; 2 Peter 2

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Who was your role model while growing up?
  2. Read Acts 20:13-19. How does Paul begin his exhortation? Does such a focus on Paul make you uncomfortable? Why or why not?
  3. Paul speaks of his humility, tears, and testing. Which resonates the most with you? Why?
  4. Read Acts 20:20-21. What is notable about Paul's preaching? With which aspect would you struggle the most? Why?
  5. Read Acts 20:22-24. How is the Triune God involved in Paul's direction?
  6. Who's watching you? What do you think they are observing about your character, words, and direction? Why?