Bold Speaking

The Bible shows us that when we believe deeply, there are four ways we can use bold speech: speaking boldly to ourselves, speaking encouragement to others, speaking correction to others, and leading others to Christ. This week, strive to speak boldly in one of these four ways. If you are struggling with a sin, then ask the Holy Spirit to give you the words to boldly speak to yourself. If you know someone who needs encouragement, correction, or Christ in their life, then speak boldly to that person. The Book of Acts is full of examples of amazing boldness as the first church began the task of advancing Christ’s kingdom into all nations. During the Bold series, read the Acts YouVersion reading plan at http://www.youversion.com/reading-plans/acts. As you read, be intentional about finding examples of bold living that you can follow.

What’s one of the most profound things that someone has ever said to you? How did their bold words impact you?

With your Bible or YouVersion, read Acts 9:28, 14:3, and 4:1-31.

These verses give examples of how bold speaking was used by the first church in the Book of Acts.

• We speak boldly about what we believe. How have you seen your speech reflect what you believe?

• Who are some people you know that speak boldly? How have you seen their bold words impact others?

• What things stand out to you about bold speaking from the examples found in Acts?

• What next steps do you need to take to work towards having the type of bold speaking the first church used in Acts?

Read 1 Samuel 30:6, Hebrews 3:13, and Proverbs 27:6.

These verses show us ways we can become bold speakers to both others and ourselves.

• What bold words do you need to start speaking to yourself starting today?

• Who do you know that needs to hear bold words of correction or encouragement from you this week? How will you go about speaking boldly to them?

• How have the bold words of others brought encouragement and correction into your life?

• Who do you know that needs to know Christ? What bold words can you speak that will lead them towards Christ?

5-Day Micro Devotional:

• Thank God for the bold speech that others have spoken into your life.
• Ask God to help develop you into a bold speaker in all areas of life.
• Ask God to give you bold words as you speak to those that need correction or encouragement in their lives.
• Tell God about your toughest struggles in life and your struggles with sin. Ask Him to give you the power to speak bold words to yourself.
• Pray for those you know that don’t know Christ. Ask God to give you the bold words that help you lead them to Christ.