TODAY:

Acts 20:1-38| An Unexpected Miracle & And Emotional Farewell

BIG IDEA:

Following Jesus means a gospel-centered life of service, wherever we are but also wherever else He might lead us.

SCRIPTURES:

Acts 20:1-38

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Can you talk about a time when you had to say goodbye? What made it hard? Were there things you did that made it worthwhile/memorable/rewarding?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Have you, like Paul, ever had a time where you sensed God was about to lead you into something difficult? How did you respond?

Q: Would you rather have a sense that God is leading you someplace new, or have it opened up in front of you surprisingly? In what ways does that change how you feel about Jesus and about the situation?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: How do we cultivate, together, lives that are focused on Jesus story, on serving others, on living out the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom?

Q: What does it look like for us to protect the flock (each other) from wolves who distort truth and draw us away?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: How do we genuinely serve others, sacrifice and live generously without becoming awkward to others, or proud of ourselves? What does that look like? Can you give examples of people you've known who do this well?

NOTES & QUOTES

• Commitment to people and to the message

• A life intent on mission and the gospel

• A certain goodbye and a challenge to protect the flock by focusing on truth

• Entrusted to God: follow his example of service, sacrifice, and generosity

ACTION STEPS:

1) How would your life look different if you took seriously Paul’s challenge to be committed to people and to the message of Jesus?

2) In what ways can you entrust your life to Jesus this week, and live in a way that serves, sacrifices, and acts generously?