TODAY:

Acts 1:12-26 | Unity, Prayer & Preparation

BIG IDEA:

The fulfillment of Jesus’ purpose should move us to unity, prayer & preparation

SCRIPTURES:

Acts 1:12-26, Mark 3:21, Psalm 69:25 & 109:8, Ephesians 4:11, James 4:1

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: The statement was made that the point of Acts 1:12-26 is about the

revelation of the fulfillment of the purpose of Jesus more than anything else.

Agree or disagree? Why?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: How is Judas’ story a sobering example of the consequence of choosing

against Jesus? Are there things in your life that are tempting you to betray

Jesus right now? How are you handling them?

Q: Is it easy or hard to surrender your mind/heart/will/life to God’s? Why or

why not?

Q: How would you describe the difference between God’s “general” &

“specific” will?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: The early church was unified in & by prayer. How can we grow as a church

of prayer with & for each other?

Q: How can we practice preparation for what God wants to do in & through us

both as individuals & as a church?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: It was a requirement for the next apostle to have personally known Jesus &

to witness to His actual life & work. How can we share our experience with

Jesus with the world around us as “sent ones” into the world around us?

QUOTES:

“Waiting on God doesn’t mean sitting around & doing nothing.”

“The focus of the church should not be on strategies, methods and techniques, but on

the Person and work of Jesus Christ.” (Exegetical Study Bible, 107)