Breaking Intimidation - Discussion 1

Be Secure Without the Approval of Man
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Pray

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

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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?

 

Read: Acts 16:6-15

  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? 

Doors shutting and opening:

  1. After leaving Antioch, what stopped Paul from preaching in the province of Asia?
  2. What stopped them from preaching in Bithynia?
  3. How were they called to Macedonia?
  4. What happened in Philippi?
  5. Would you describe the missionary leadership as democracy, oligarchy, autocracy, or theocracy? How should the church be led?

In Philippi:

  1. What was Paul’s typical approach in a new town? Did he follow it in Philippi?
  2. Describe Lydia’s conversion experience.
  3. Where did Paul stay in Philippi?

Application:

  1. How do you “hear” the Spirit leading you?
  2. Describe a time when God told you do not enter.
  3. Describe a time when God told you green light.
  4. Engineers describe 6 levels of car automation from none, to partial, to full automation. How would you describe your level of Holy Spirit control on a scale of 1-6?

New Birth:

  1. What does it mean that Lydia was a worshipper of God?
  2. What is the significance of water baptism?
  3. What is significant about her household being baptized?

Next Week:  Unstoppable Victory Acts 16:16-31 

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