There’s No Such Thing As Magic (Acts 3:12) // Sunday, April 18, 2021

There’s No Such Thing As Magic (Acts 3:12) // Sunday, April 18, 2021

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Acts 3:12 (New Revised Standard Version)

When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, “You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk?


Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Seth Pickens

Rev. Dr. Seth Pickens

The Rev. Dr. Seth Pickens is an educator committed to facilitating Christ’s Kingdom on earth. This mandate has led him to diverse career stints including, school teacher, sales executive, and Peace Corps Volunteer. Ordained in the American Baptist Church, he served for 11 years as a Senior Pastor in South L.A. Currently, Dr. Pickens is the Director of the Realization Project, an initiative to prevent homelessness through sustaining employment.

A preacher, trainer, and facilitator par excellence, Seth holds a B.A. from Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA), a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary (New York, NY) and a Doctor of Education from the University of Southern California. Seth and his wife of 15 years, Isis, are the proud parents of a son and a daughter, both currently in middle school. Also, he is hilarious.


Summary:

In this season of Resurrection, we behold the wonder and miracle of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. God is still performing mighty works in our lives today. We must also be mindful not to confused the world’s magic with God’s miracles. God is performing real transformation in the world today. Have faith. Don’t be surprised when God blows your mind.

Reflection Questions:

  1. What is a word, phrase or image that comes to mind when you read or hear the text?
  2. What does this scripture teach you about magic?
  3. What does God invite you to do, change or be through this passage?