Small Group Questions
Family of God WK1
Acts 2:41-47
Discussion Questions
Evangelize
- What are the necessary beliefs that should be required for someone to be considered a part of the Family of God?
- The Family of God is a benefit to the believer. If someone asked you how the church has blessed you how would you answer?
Establish
- The Word of God is a center piece of the family God. What are some ways that the church can help focus us on the Word? What happens if a church drifts from the Word?
- The Family of God is a place for us to give back to God. Why is the giving of our time, talents, treasures, and technology important to our own growth? Why is it important to the growth of other believers?
- In the passage we see the Church focused on the spiritual disciplines (God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, service, evangelism). Why is it important that these disciplines are a part of the gathered church? Why is it important that these disciplines are a part of our own personal life?
Equip
- Acts 20 revealed that the believers had everything in common. What are some reasons that we do not share this same mindset? What can we do to better live out our faith this way?
- The early church grew rapidly and added many new people. What are some challenges that can come with new people being added to church? What are some practical ways that we can as both individuals and groups can help overcome these challenges?
Export
- The passage says that God was adding to their numbers. Why is it important to remember that God is the one who gives growth to the church?
- Acts 20 shows us that the believers were active about sharing their faith. Why is personally sharing our faith important to the life and health of the church?
Prayer Focus: Missionaries
- Pray that we would be a church family welcoming to new people
- Pray that we would be a church family regularly sharing the Good news of Jesus.
- Pray that we would be a church family continuously displaying the character of Jesus.