“The Grace of God is Y/Our Only Peace!” - Pastor Timothy Brassell - 12.8.24

New Life Fellowship of Baltimore, Maryland Worship Service
(Grace Communion Baltimore)
https://www.newlifebaltimore.org

Scripture: Acts 8: 9-25 (CSB)



Key Themes and Reflection Questions:

1. Jesus' Advent and Grace:

How does reflecting on God becoming human during Advent 🎄 change the way you perceive His love and commitment to humanity? 🤍
Tag: #AdventGrace #GodWithUs

2. Transactional vs. Relational Faith:
Are there areas in your life where you treat your relationship with God as transactional (e.g., "If I do this, God will bless me") rather than relational? 🙏🤝 What would it look like to fully trust in His grace?
Tag: #RelationalFaith #GraceOverWorks

3. Modern Idols and Trust:
What modern "idols" (wealth 💰, success 🏆, rituals 🕯️, or self-reliance ❌) might you be tempted to depend on for peace or hope instead of trusting in God’s grace? How can you begin to let go of these? ✨
Tag: #TrustInGod #LetGoAndTrust

4. Faith and Transformation:
Simon the Sorcerer misunderstood the Holy Spirit as something he could buy 💵. Are there ways in which you might be tempted to "control" God’s work in your life rather than surrendering to His guidance? 🌟
Tag: #SurrenderToGod #FaithNotControl

5. Living in Grace:
In what ways can you actively remind yourself this week that everything you have—your life, peace, and hope—is a gift of God’s grace ✝️? How might this awareness influence your actions and interactions with others? 🤝❤️
Tag: #LivingInGrace #GraceChangesEverything