Finishing Acts In Our Final Week

Today we begin to wrap up our study in the book of Acts. It has truly been an incredible study and we are ever so thankful for all of you who listened and studied along with us!  We also are sharing at this time that this week will be our last week to air on WCTS Radio. We are filled with mixed emotions about God's direction in closing this ministry, but we are confident that God is working out His plan for all of us.  We certainly appreciate your support and prayer for this ministry.  We'll spend a few days wrapping up our study in Acts and as we conclude this week, we'll have Rebecca, Sarah & Pam on air to share some personal thoughts and memories about being part of Women in the Word.  

Thanks for listening!

Drusilla

Today we are introduced to a new and interesting woman, Drusilla. Drusilla is the wife of the governor Felix, that Paul has just been brought before. She is very anxious to meet Paul, but is she happy when she finally gets a chance to meet him? Join us today as we discuss Drusilla, her background and her reaction to Paul.

Family: God-given & Life-long Relationships

Yesterday, we discussed Paul and the little information we have about his family. Join us today as we look at our own lives and talk about how we treat our family members and what we can do today to show them that we love them. 
 

Paul's Sister

Paul has now traveled from Caesarea to Jerusalem. Here, there has been a great response to the Gospel - from both Jews and Gentiles. However, unfortunately, this has led to a riot in the temple. Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin and now there is a plot against his life. Everything seems to be against him and then we discover that Paul has a sister. Although there is very little information about her, we see God use her and her son to impact Paul.

Prophetess Defined

What does “prophet and prophesy” mean from Acts 2:14-21. What would a prophetess do? Are there prophetesses today? Can I be a prophetess? Join us today as we discover the definitions of these words and apply them to our text and our lives. 

Philip's Daughters

In Acts 21:7-9, we find Paul in Caesarea. Here he meets up with Philip and his family. Philip has four daughters that are described as prophetesses. What does this mean? Join us today as we discuss Philip and what this term means.

Time to Fellowship & Pray

The wives in Acts 21:1-6, were taking time to pray and fellowship with Paul and others.  Are you taking time to fellowship and pray with others like the women in this passage? What are some ways in which you can do this in your own life? How do you communicate the importance and value of fellowship and prayer? Join us today as we discuss this and more.

The wives and the children

Luke continues to show how God used women in the early church and in Acts 21:1-6 Luke even includes the children! We enjoy thinking about these believers,their love for one another and for Paul. What a sweet image this brings to our mind where the children are included in the prayer time and farewell. Little people hugs are always precious and I imagine Paul enjoyed every single one.

Big idols or little idols they are all the same

We don't bow down and worship little statues like the folks in Acts but we do need to evaluate what we worship. The way we spend our time and money reveal what we worship. What we think about all day long also gives us a clue as to what our heart is set on having or serving. Oh may our hearts worship and praise the one true living God!

Whose body is it anyway? Real life, Real answers

Okay, this is not my favorite topic but it is a critical part of our sanctification. Knowing God's Word and connecting the truths to moment-by-moment life can be a struggle. Today the ladies share practical ways to connect the dots between scripture and daily life. Knowing AND doing biblical principles is possible!

Ouch!

Do I over react? Do I want to admit I over react? These are tough questions to honestly answer and even tougher to address. We often can identify a sin problem in our life but knowing what to do next can be a challenge. Today we visit abut how to identify and then change this sinful response. Join us, if you are brave enough!

Goddess Artemis

Interesting how this "woman" the goddess Artemis, who was an idol, affected so many lives from many places. This passage in Acts 19:23-37 is a fascinating account and you don't want to miss our conversation. Be sure to read for yourself how God's Word was changing the world. The contrast between Paul and Demetrius is worth investigating and helpful in checking my own motives for what I worship.

Results of Discipleship

Because Priscilla and Aquila took time to disciple Apollos, he went out and continued the work of the ministry elsewhere. Join us today as we discuss these results of their selfless actions.

A Look at Ourselves

How can you choose to be more like Priscilla? What can be changed so that you are more active in discipleship like she was? What are other character traits that she possessed that you would love to practice in your own life? Join us today as we discuss these questions and more.

Priscilla's Example of Discipleship

Priscilla and Aquila meet Apollos and hear him preaching. However, they find that he is missing a good bit of information. Instead of correcting him publicly, they bring them into their home and disciple him. Priscilla could have had many excuses to not do this, yet she made time to reach out to him. What are you doing to disciples others?

A Sacrifice of Staying Behind

Paul leaves for Ephesus and Priscilla and Aquila join him on his journey. They travel with him as far as Ephesus. There they find that the church is not established enough for the entire group to move on. Priscilla and Aquila make the sacrifice to stay behind and continue the work of the ministry. Because of this sacrifice, God uses them in great ways.

Hospitality to Others

This week we have looked at how Priscilla showed hospitality to Paul and how others have shown hospitality to us. Join us today as we discuss ways that we can we show hospitality and God's love to others that are not our good friends.

Hospitality to Strangers

Yesterday we looked at how Priscilla showed hospitality to a stranger, Paul. Have strangers ever shown hospitality to you? What did it look like and how did it affect you? Join us today as we share personal stories of strangers showing us hospitality and God's love.

Hospitality to Paul

How would you react if you recently had to leave your country and settle some other place and a stranger want to stay with you? This is exactly what Priscilla faced. Yet, she did not complain. She welcomed Paul into her home and made him comfortable enough to stay there for eighteen months.

Priscilla

Now in Corinth, Paul meets Priscilla & Aquila. Throughout chapter 18, we learn about this strong woman, Priscilla, who endured and triumphed because of her faith in Christ. As we go through this study in the next several days, we are going to learn how God used this woman to impact many people for Christ.