Here’s a summary of this week’s sermon:

• Two men, recommended by the little company of believers, were chosen to replace Judas Iscariot in the Book of Acts.

• The Old Testament bears witness to many different accounts of casting lots as a way to determine God's sovereign will for various situations.

• Believers should not cast lots today; instead we rely on scripture, prayer and community with other Christians when making decisions.

• In Acts 1:15-26 Peter lays out a biblical precedent for replacing Judas which includes knowing Jesus from his baptism through his ascension and trusting in God's sovereignty before casting a lot.

• After Pentecost comes the Holy Spirit who is our helper and source of life pointing us towards Christ’s glory in all that we do; this changes how leaders are selected - full of spirit, wisdom & faith (Acts 6:3&5).

• We renew our minds according to His word so that we can glorify His name & find salvation through faith in Jesus while relying on Him & His sovereign hand when making difficult decisions (1 Peter 5:6-7).

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Matt + Sharon talk about questions such as:

• What does Pentecost mean?

• Why shouldn’t Christians cast lots to know the will of God?

• Dave talked about getting into Scripture, listening to the Holy Spirit, and talking to other people of faith when seeking God’s will about something. How have you used those three when making decisions?

• Are you always sure when making a decision that that is what God’s will is for you?

• Why did the disciples decide to appoint another to replace Judas Iscariot instead of just staying eleven?

• After Pentecost, the early church chose their leaders based on the criteria of whether they were full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom? Do we use these criteria today?

• Who was Judas and what happened with him?

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