Lydia knew and loved the Lord. But she didn’t know how much she would grow until she found a church. Or did the church find her?

Notes and Next Steps
Acts 16:14 +  Part 8 of the series "God’s Living Water"

How is your heart today?

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart.” (Mark 12:30)

God’s rescue operation focuses on a person’s heart.

His heart went out to her. (Luke 7:13)

Ministry, even in demanding circumstances, is not lost or lonely. (Luke 24:32)

The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. (Acts 16:14)

SPIRITUAL NEXT STEP

How is your heart? Describe different moments during worship when your heart might be in some different places. Apply these Bible verses—Luke 2:51; Psalm 28:7; Matthew 15:8; Acts 16:14; Hebrews 10:22; 1 John 3:20.

Discussion Questions

1. How is your heart? Describe different moments during worship when your heart might be in some different places. Apply these Bible verses—Luke 2:51; Psalm 28:7; Matthew 15:8; Acts 16:14; Hebrews 10:22; 1 John 3:20.
2. How is God’s heart? Read Psalm 148:14 and Matthew 11:29. 
3. List 3 experiences that fill your heart when you are working or volunteering in ministry. Compare with a friend or someone in your family or group.
4. Listen to the song “Anxious Heart” by Christian artist Jeremy Camp.