Unstoppable Determination
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 18:1-11
- 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?
Paul moves to Corinth
- Where is Paul now?
- What is the culture of Corinth?
- Who are Aquila and Priscilla?
- Who is Justus?
- Who is Crispus?
Paul ministers in Corinth
- In Corinth, where did Paul begin his ministry?
- How was Paul’s ministry financed?
- Why did the Jews need to hear that Jesus was in fact the Messiah?
- What action words (verbs) are used to describe Paul’s ministry in verses 4-5?
- Why did Paul have to shift his ministry location?
- Was the new location fruitful?
- How long did Paul stay in Corinth?
- Why did Paul stay so long?
- What promise did Paul have from the Lord?
- In what ways could Paul and Priscilla and Aquila have encouraged and strengthened each other?
Application to Daily Life
- Have you ever opened your home for the sake of the Gospel? Describe.
- How could you use your home for the Gospel?
- What promises has God made to you? Briefly describe them.
- How are the challenges of reaching Kentwood different from those of reaching Corinth? How are they the same?
- How can you/we encourage and strengthen members in our growth group? …in our church?
- How can you/we support new works in nearby towns?
Next Week Unstoppable Understanding– Acts 18:24-28
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