In our first season of “Experience,” we discussed the experience of the Holy Spirit, poured out upon the followers of Jesus, as well as the experience of the spread of the gospel.  In this continuation of the study of Acts, we turn our attention onto the risks we may experience in choosing to believe in this gospel of Jesus Christ, in following Him in a world with a very different set of values than what He taught, and in living out those beliefs come what may.

Historically, choosing to believe in God was a risky endeavor.  However, for too many of us in the Western world, we’ve settled into a comfortable form of Christianity, a Christianity that doesn’t ruffle feathers or cause us to stand out.  

As we continue our study in the book of Acts, the followers of Jesus faced danger and took plenty of risks to further the gospel.  As we explore the risks they took to follow Jesus and spread the gospel, we’ll ask ourselves: what are we willing to risk to help spread His gospel in our world today?

It may be difficult at times to follow Jesus, but it’s easier when we travel that narrow road together.

Thanks so much for joining us.
Paddy McCoy
Lead Pastor, Crosswalk Portland
Member of the Crosswalk Global Network Teaching Team