Unstoppable Witness
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 6:7-15
- 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?
Stephen Preaching Among the People in Jerusalem
- Where was Stephen ministering – in what city?
- How was Stephen ministering ?
- What was happening to the church at the time – how was it growing?
- What is the impact of being all in as a witness?
Disputing with the indisputable
- Who was disputing with Stephen?
- Why do you think they felt justified disagreeing with Stephen?
- Were they able to resist the spirit?
- What does it take to have a witness that can not be stopped?
At any cost
- How did the men of the synagogue get Stephen taken before the council?
- What could motivate someone to lie about someone they’re arguing with?
- What happens to the power of men when Jesus is preached?
- How can we tell if a witness is unstoppable?
How to be heard
- What four things did Stephen have that made his witness unstoppable?
- What did we need to do to have faith in our witness?
- What do we need to do to have power in our daily lives?
- What do we need to do to have miracles in our life?
- What do we need to do to have people see the faith, power and miracles?
- What do you need to do differently in your witness?
Next Week…
Unstoppable Commitment: Acts 7:1, 51-60