Read the lessons at the Vanderbilt Library website: http://divinity.lib.vanderbilt.edu/lectionary/BEaster/bEaster5.htm

(Adult Student Pew-work)

Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8

What Spirit or spirits guides the faith and life of your church?

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Toward whom or what does the spirit (s) lead you?

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What resistance is there to movement of the spirit(s)?

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Who are the “Ethiopians” in your community? i.e., who are the cultural “others”? who are the outcast?

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How does Philip’s reaction to the Spirit reflect the continuation of the earthly ministry of Jesus?

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What implications does Philip’s response to the Spirit’s call have for your current current ministry?

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