Unstoppable Unity
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 15:1-20
- 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?
<<Question about the video- Everyone answer>>
Judea to Jerusalem
- What was going on in Judea?
- Who were the people involved?
- Why would the Bible mention “a certain man” but not name him?
- >>Every-one answer<< Which sibling do you always argue with?
- Why was Paul and Barnabas sent to Jerusalem?
Asking the Elders
- What were the key questions the Apostles and Elders were addressing?
- What opinion did the Pharisees present?
- >>Every-one answer<< Have you ever had to testify in court? If so did you get to give your opinion?
- When considering what God wants us to do for him should we consider how he moves, our traditions, the scripture, any other factors?
Peter and James
- What is the key fact that Peter spells out? How did God treat the Gentiles that first received the Holy Ghost?
- What does it mean in verse 8 that God bore witness and gave the Gentiles the Holy Ghost?
- What is the significance in verse 9 that God put no difference between the Holy Ghost filled Jews and Gentiles?
- What is the contrast that Peter makes between verses 10 and 11 between law and faith?
- What information did Paul and Barnabas present that validated Peter’s experience?
- What scripture did James provide to support what Peter, Paul and Barabas had experienced?
- >>New Birth<< When you or I are seeking salvation – do we need to be perfect, or do we need to have faith in the salvation that Christ offers? (Acts 2:38).
Experience, Holy Ghost Confirmation and Scriptural Foundation
- When considering a contentious issue in the church what should we expect for a Godly resolution?
- Based on the words of James, Paul, Barnabas and Peter was Salvation or Tradition more important?
- Can you identify three things that should be present in a Spirit filled answer to a contentious issue?
- Did the groups come up with Experience, Holy Ghost Confirmation and Scripture?
- >>New Birth << Have you been or seen someone filled with the Holy Ghost? Have you heard them speak in Tongues, Have you read the scriptural foundation for this salvation?
Next Week: Unstoppable Organization Acts 15:22-31
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