Unstoppable - Discussion 9

The Unstoppable Church in the Book of Acts
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Unstoppable Servanthood

Pray

Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group.

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

NOTE: Because of the COVID season, there is no video for this discussion.

Read: Acts 6: 1-7

  1. One person will first read the scripture selection in the King James Version.
  2. 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

  1. One person will begin retelling the scripture passage in their own words (a new person to start each week is great!) Then…
  2. 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?

  1. Why was it important for the Apostles to not be bogged down by waiting tables?
  2. What were the requirements to serve tables in the early church?
  3. Who was being served and why?
  4. Does church growth create problems or opportunities? Why?
  5. Are there any church related serving opportunities that are beneath our dignity?
  1. Why was it important that the men selected be full of faith and the Holy Ghost?
  2. How does serving in our church help our pastors and leaders?
  3. Where might you be best able to help serve in our church?
  4. Who of the seven men that were chosen to serve tables, went on to greater ministries?
  1. Why is it needful to share the load in the work of the church?
  2. What was the end result to the early church in the Book of Acts when the seven served?
  3. What unused talent could you be using to further the growth of the kingdom?
  4. What new ways of serving might develop after serving faithfully at less noticeable ministries?
  5. What could be the outcome of serving together in a new ministry?

Next Week…

Unstoppable Witness: Acts 6:7-15