2. The Group of Believers that Changed the World

Pastor Maymie LauScripture: Acts 8:1,4, 11:19-20–––1. World Changing Believersa. Believers from the Early Church (Acts 8:1-4, 11:19-20)• This group of believers pushed geographical, cultural and religious boundaries.• They are not well trained seminary grads, no theologians, no pastors/missionaries… they were ordinary people simply on fire for the resurrected Jesus, following Jesus’ instruction to go tell everybody. It’s that simple.• Pandemic during Roman Empire Days – Antonine Plague (165-180AD); Cyprian Plague (249AD)- Christian believers showed their compassion by caring for the sick.• All the believers in the everyday of life: Living in community, working in the community, sharing in the community, and changing the world.b. RHCCC Disciples on MissionDefinition of PEACE: Ordinary people, empowered by God’s Spirit, doing what Jesus did, together, wherever they are.• Eusebius of Caesarea: Blessed Life VS Permitted Life Sacred VS Secular–––2. How do I Discover and Live Out My Life Mission (Romans 15:16-21)1. Paul is very clear who he is serving2. Paul is very clear where he is serving3. Paul has Signature Verses that speaks to his life.• Live out my S.H.A.P.E.• Expressions of Life mission at different life stages