Unstoppable Doctrine
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 13:1-12
- 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?
Separated
- Where did Barnabas and Saul start their journey?
- How did Saul and Barnabas get chosen for the journey?
- Why was it important the multiple prophets were ministering in the Holy Ghost?
- >>Everyone Answer<< What is the furthest you have traveled?
- What are some of the reasons we travel?
- Have you ever taken a trip because God has sent you?
Traveling
- How many cities did Barnabas and Saul travel through in these verses?
- What did they preach? What does the scripture mean by the “word of God?”
- Why is it important to preach the clear, gospel?
- Everyone Answer What is the best part of a trip? Going, Arriving, getting home or telling someone about it?
- How would you prepare to be able to tell someone about the gospel?
Resistance
- Who was Barjesus or Elymas the sorcerer? Why was he important?
- Why would Elymas withstand the gospel?
- Why would people you talk to see the gospel as a threat to their position or standing?
- Do you think you have ever resisted God because you stood to lose if sound doctrine prevailed?
- Why would Repentance and Baptism in Jesus’ name feel like a threat to some people?
- Why is it important to hold to sound doctrine, even when people feel threatened?
Unstoppable Doctrine
- How did Saul deal with the efforts of the sorcerer to stop the gospel?
- Did Saul do anything to the sorcerer?
- Why would it be important to allow God to deal with those who actively resist the gospel?
- What should we do with our attitude if we are resistant to sound doctrine?
- How does a Repentance guard against resisting the gospel
Next Week…