An Open Door - Now What?

Acts 13-14

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LESSONS FROM THE PROS!

If we are truly following God, then:

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  We are all called to be a light.
   Acts 13:1-3, 47, Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 4:2-6, Philippians 2:14-15

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  Create opportunities, not conflict.
   Acts 13:5, 14-15, 42, 14:1, 9, 1 Peter 3:15-16

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   We should expect opposition.
   Acts 13:8, 45, 50, 14:5, 19, Romans 8:17

   Rejection may be a sign of success, not failure.
   Acts 14:22-26, Matthew 10:17-42, 1 Corinthians 16:8-9

    Don't barge down a door that God hasn't opened.
   Acts 13:51, 14:5-6, 20, Matthew 10:5-16, Matthew 7:6

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HOW IT APPLIES TO US:

1. Pray for open doors.
   Acts 13:1-3, Colossians 4:2-6

2. Realize that people need answers not arguments.
 Acts 14:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:14-15

3. Start with where they are, not with what you know.
 Acts 14:15-17, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Mark 4:33