Unstoppable Prayer
Pray
Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group.
If any groups attendees have kids that need a wholesome distraction during the discussion here is a YouTube channel with many great Pentecostal videos for kids.
Review
Each week you’ll spend some time reviewing the previous week’s lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you learn from it?
Watch
Watch the following discussion-starter video. It’ll set the topic of discussion for the group.
Read: Acts 12:12-18
- One person will first read the scripture selection in the King James Version.
- Next, another person will read the same passages in a modern language or amplified version for more clarity such as the New Living Translation (NLT), Message Bible (MSG), New English Translation (NET), Amplified Bible (AMP), etc. We recommend using the YouVersion Bible app.
Retell
- One person will begin retelling the scripture passage in their own words (a new person to start each week is great!) Then…
- As a group, work together to fill in gaps and build the story. This will help us internalize and own it. Be sure everyone participates.
Discuss
Together, share around the group how the topic and scripture setting applies to your life personally. Here are some thoughts to consider for discussion… don’t let the discussion stop here, though… what questions can you ask that will help uncover God’s message?
>Everyone should answer<< Tell of a time when you prayed for something that seemed impossible, and how God answered your prayers.
What is the setting?
- Where did Peter go after the angel delivered him from prison?
- Who was there?
- Why do you think he was not immediately let into the house?
- >>Everyone should answer<< What would be your thoughts if it was you that opened the door and first saw Peter standing there?
What is going on?
- What were the people doing in the house?
- What was the result from what they were doing?
- What do you think the people thought was going to happen to Peter?
- >>Everyone should answer<< If this was one of our ministers or a family member, what kind of prayers would you be praying?
The Reaction:
- How did the people praying react to Rhoda when she told them Peter was there?
- How do you think the people praying felt when they saw Peter?
- Why do you think they questioned that it was actually Peter?
- Did this mean they doubted that God would answer their prayers? Discuss.
How can we apply this to our lives?
- How can what happened to Peter bring a greater confidence to our prayers?
- Are there times that we doubt that God will answer our prayers? Why do you think there is doubt?
- What can we do to remove any doubt?
- What steps can I put in place currently to grow in my prayer life?
- >>New Birth<< What specific prayers can we pray with someone who is seeking the Holy Ghost?
Next Week…