Reference

Acts 14:21-28

ACTS 14 – DEVELOPING THE DISCIPLES
10/18/2026 - Sunday School
The Book of Acts
Text: Acts 14:21-28
Theme: How to develop a strong church.
3 Main Steps to Church Planting
Acts 14
1. Walk before them vv. 7, 21 
A. Primary Message – The Gospel
B. Primary Walk – Model (Christ modeled Christianity)
2. Walk next to them v. 22
A. Primary Message – Discipleship
B. Primary Walk – Minister with them
3. Walk behind them v. 23
A. Primary Message – Training
B. Primary Walk – Mentor
The discipleship of believers vv. 21-28
Proclamation of the Gospel (v. 21)
Instructing disciples (v. 21)
Training leadership (v. 22)
Establishing maturity/longevity (v. 22)
Organizing the Church (v. 23)
Commissioning the faithful (v. 23)
An example of this can be found in 1 Thess 1