Questions for week Oct 5th - 11th

Unlikely Heroes
Be Like Barney
Acts 4

1) Just for fun: What is your favorite fall food or activity? Do you have a story you can share with your answer?

2) Read 2 Chronicles 16:9 aloud to your group. Then ask these questions-
What thoughts about God and yourself come to your mind when you read this verse? (God is looking for people whose hearts are completely committed to Him so He can use them to great things in His name. Am I someone He will find fully committed to Him?)
Has your commitment to God changed since you first began walking with Him?
If so, how?
And, why?

3) Encouragement of others leads to their acceptance. Read Acts 4:32-37 and Acts 9:26-31 and discuss the following questions.

Why did the disciples initially reject Saul?

How did Barnabas defend Saul before the disciples?

Do you know someone who has been judged by their past and not their present like Saul?  How can you come along side of them and encourage them?  

4) Encouragement builds Christ church with vibrancy and vitality. Read Acts 11:19-26.

Why was Barnabas the right man to be sent to Antioch?

What was his assignment?

Who did Barnabas eventually recruit to help him in Antioch?

What spiritual gifting do you possess that can be an encouragement to others like Barnabas' was?

What did the end of verse 26 say? (This is the first time disciples were called Christians)

5) Who has been a Barnabas to you in your life? What was it that they did to encourage and help you? 

6) What is one thing you know you can do this week to encourage someone who you know right now needs it?

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