Bible Study at the ABC of the South conference

I led a 90-minute bible study at the ABC (American Baptist Churches) of the South conference held at the Marriott Richmond Downtown Hotel, on May 2. I was like a professor and a black preacher at the same time, rocking the house. It was like a mini-lecture and revival meeting. People were fully engaged and supportive of me.

Theme: Shout It Again
Text: Acts 13:42–48 (52) (NRSVue)

 "Proclaim Boldly the Word of God to All" (Acts 13:42-52)

Takeaways
-The great theme of teaching/preaching is “the grace of God.”
-Recognize the crowds’ thirst/need for the word of the Lord.
-The word of the Lord is about salvation in various contexts.
-Amid disorientation (jealousy) by Jews, don’t stay in arguments with them. Focus on the purpose of the mission, which is to satisfy real people’s needs.
-Be a light for the gentiles. You are “the aroma of Christ” (2 Cor 2:15-16). “You are a letter of Christ” (2 Cor 3:3). You are “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Cor 5:20).

Questions/Challenges
-What aspects of the word of the Lord will you preach and to whom?
-Are you ready to teach/preach the word of the Lord?
-What is the most urgent word of the Lord these days?