Acts 6:1-6 Acts 6:8-10Acts 7:54-60Big Idea: Keeping our Eyes on Jesus allows us to live a Spirit-filled life that is impossible on our own.• The Spirit’s filling makes the ordinary extraordinaryActs 7:54-56Hebrews 12:2-3• The Spirit’s filling makes a profound impact on those around youActs 7:57-58Acts 8:11 Timothy 1:13-14"Our faithfulness is a living sermon, a testimony that speaks louder than words, influencing hearts in ways we may never fully comprehend." - Elisabeth Elliot• The Spirit’s filling allows you to forgive like ChristActs 7:59-60Colossians 3:13Matthew 5:44Response: • The impact on those around you may not be realized in your lifetime.• In life’s most painful moments, allow your response to mirror Jesus.• Forgiveness is not just what we do, it’s who we are.Keep Your Eyes on Jesus Devotional:Looking for a scripture reading plan for the year, or hoping to add a devotional to your routine? We will be going through the Upside Down Kingdom series as an exploration of our theme for the year! If you’d like to join us, visit evergreenpnw.com/teaching to get started.DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

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