Book of Acts - Acts 5-6

This Week's Reading: Acts 5-6

Discussion Questions

1. What do we tend to hold back from the Lord in our lives?
2. In what ways is it appropriate to be afraid of God?
3. Have you ever had to clearly obey God rather than man? Explain the circumstances? What challenges do we face today in following Christ in our current world?
4. How did the disciples react to their persecution? What should we remember from this passage next time we are challenged or hurt for our faith in Christ?
5. Why was it important for the disciples to focus on the mission of prayer, evangelism and teaching? Should we have this objective for our pastors in our church today? What can we do to fulfill it?
6. What else did you learn?

Book of Acts - Acts 3-4

This Week's Reading: Acts 3-4

Discussion Questions:

1. If God were to do a miracle of healing among the people in your church, how do you think most people would respond? Why?
2. How did you respond the last time God answered a prayer?
3. What can we learn from Peter's approach to explaining the truth about Jesus?
4. In our society, when should a Christian stand up for his or her faith in Christ? How can you be prepared to stand up for Christ when your beliefs are challenged?
5. Do you feel you have a place to go for prayer/encouragement in times of trouble? Why or why not?
6. What else did you learn?

Book of Acts - Acts 2

This Week's Reading: Acts 2

Discussion Questions:

1. If you were present at the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, how do you think you would have responded? Why?
2. How have you been changed by the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life?
3. How can you be more open to seeing, hearing and feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life? What areas of unbelief do you think you must deal with in order to become more open to the movement of God in your life?
4. How can you prepare your friends and neighbors for the news that Christ can change their lives?
5. How do you think your church should be more like the early church? Should be different from the early church?
6. What else did you learn?

Book of Acts - Acts 1

Reminder: We Launch the Thursday morning group this week - same place, time and material as Friday's meeting - hope to see you Thurs or Fri!

This Week's Reading: Acts 1

Discussion Questions:

1. How do you think the disciples of Jesus felt about the time they had with him between his Resurrection and Ascension? What do you think it would have been like to be there with him during that time?
2. What is the importance of Jesus' final promise and command to you (us)?
3. What specific means (abilities, opportunities, relationships) has God given you to carry out the task of being his witness?
4. How did Peter take leadership of the early Christians? Recalling that Peter denied Jesus earlier, how do you think the disciples felt about Peter's leadership?
5. What else did you learn?