Questions for week Feb 28th - March 5th

Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Lost and Found Part 1

1) Just for fun: What is one thing that you experienced lately that you just had to share it with someone else?

2) Peter preached his second sermon after Jesus’ ascension in Acts 3:12-26. What happened as a result of that sermon (4:1-4)?

3) The priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees were “greatly disturbed” with Peter speaking to the people (4:2).

• What part of Peter’s message particularly bothered the Sadducees (Compare 4:2 with Luke 20:27)?
• What role did the priests and temple guard play in the arrest of Jesus (see Luke 22:52-54)?

4) Does the arrest of Peter and John slow the spread of the gospel (4:3-4)? How can the power of God be made evident even in the midst of adverse situations?

5) If you were Peter or John, how would you have felt when you got thrown into jail?

6) What did the council do to try and prevent the spread of the Gospel in Acts 4:17-18, 21?

• How did Peter and John respond to the threats of the council (verses 19-20)?
• What is the right response to the statement of Peter and John in 4:19?

7) Read Acts 4:23-30

• Where did the apostles go and what did they do immediately after being released by the council (verse 23)?
• If you were in need, to whom would you go and what would you do? How should 4:23-24 serve as an example for us?
• Describe how the believers begin to pray (4:24).
• Were Peter and John alone?
• Were they silent in their prayers?
• What did they give glory to God for?
• What did the believers request of God, specifically, in verses 29-30?
• Is that how you would have prayed after such an experience? Why or why not? 

8) What phenomenon occurred when they finished their prayer (verse 31)?

• Have you ever been in a hostile environment for the sake of the Gospel? If so, explain how you handled it.
• Is it worth it to you to suffer consequences for being bold in the name of the Lord? Why or why not?
• What do you think it means for you right now to be bold in the name of the Lord?

9) What would it look like in your life “to believe with boldness”?

• Have you ever asked the Lord to give you the opportunity and the ability to speak boldly in his name? Explain.

End your time praying for the names your group placed on the Lost and Found cards this past Sunday.

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Questions for week Feb 21st - 27th

The Power is in your WHY

1) Just for Fun: Share a bizarre or very interesting encounter you’ve had in life (could be at work, personal, from travel, with friends).

2) People are driven by five different things- Guilt, Resentment, Fear, Materialism, and Need for Approval. Of these five, which one do you feel has been a driving force in your life?

3) Have you ever spent a lot of time questioning what your purpose is?

4) Do you believe that God has a purpose for you? Do you think His is better than your own?

5) Have you always had a sense of purpose in your life? If so, what do you feel was your main purpose?

6) God loved you so much that He sent His only Son to die for your sins. Since you know how great of a love that is, do you think that His purpose for you is a good one?

7) Without purpose, life becomes pointless, petty and trivial. But with purpose comes 4 major things- Meaning to Life, Simplifies our Life, Focuses our Lives, and Energizes your life. How have you found these to be true in your own life?

The purpose of our lives at work is to show that God is at work in our lives. Close out your time with your group praying for God to allow everyone to point others to Christ through the way they Love God, Love People and Serve Others on their jobs and at their schools.

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Questions for week Feb 14th - 20th

Matters of the Heart
Valentine's Day


1) Just for fun: What is your favorite Valentine's Candy?

2) Read these verses- 

Proverbs 23:7  “As a man things in his heart, so is he…”

Proverbs 4:23  “Guard your heart above everything else, for it determines the course of your life.”

• What course was your life on before coming to Christ?
• How has guarding your thoughts and heart altered that course?
• When do you find it difficult to guard your heart?
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 3) If someone were to ask you now, “How are things with your heart?” what would be your response?

  

4) What was it about the message that impacted you the most?

Close your time praying for God to help the individuals in your group to make the right choices to guard their hearts this week.

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Questions for week Feb 7th - 13th

Life is a Team Sport, Get in the Game

Just for Fun: Have you ever attended a Super Bowl? What was the last football game you attended?

1) Pastor Mark shared this statement with us, Show me your friends and I'll show you your future. How have you seen your friends effect your life, positively and negatively?

2) There are a few contributing factors to feelings of isolation. Increased Mobility (people move frequently) Modern Conveniences (things like air conditioning causes us to stay indoors more) Attached Garages (people used to park in their yards which enabled more interaction with neighbors) and Social Media (we communicate constantly but rarely are we connecting).

Of these, which one do you see has effected you the most and why?

3) We are all one meaningful relationship away from a new life trajectory. But not only can a relationship be a catalyst in our life change, we can be that friend that helps change someone else's life.

• What gifts and talents do you feel you have to offer others? 
• Who is someone in your life that you have been a friend or mentor to? 
• If you have not had that opportunity, pray for God to send someone to you that you can teach, encourage and help grow. This will help you grow spiritually and relationally at the same time.

4)  Read Acts 2:42-47. 

• What words would you say best describe the atmosphere of this passage?
• What made the early church so appealing to others?

5) The word “devoted” is used in verse 42 and means “to give your constant attention.”

• What activities did the early Christians “devote themselves to” in this verse?
• How devoted are you to each of these things?

6) How has being in Life Group grown you relationally and spiritually?

Close out your time together praying for God to use your group to be a continual blessing and support to one another.

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