TODAY:

Acts 28:17-31 | Make It Count

BIG IDEA:

What are we doing with the Gospel & mission that have been passed on to us?

SCRIPTURES:

Acts 28:17-31, Ephesians 5:26, 2 Timothy 4:6-7

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: When you think of Acts, do you think it is something that happened, or as something that is still happening? Why?

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: “If you find yourself in what appears to be a negative or unpleasant situation, look for ways to redeem the circumstances. You can glorify and serve God wherever you are.” (Life Application Study Bible) Why is having a high value for God’s glory so important when it comes to how we handle struggles?

Q: Do you sense that God has entrusted you to continue the story of how His Gospel continues to spread? Why or why not?

Q: If you haven’t yet given your life to Jesus, what is holding you back? What would motivate you to do so?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: Even in prison, Paul has fellow followers of Jesus come & visit him. How can we encourage & support people who are in the middle of struggles?

Q: How can we continue to love & support other believers around us even if we are struggling?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: The Gospel, the Kingdom of God, is disruptive to the world around it – both religious & “pagan”. How clearly AND lovingly speak the Truth of Jesus’ Gospel into the world around us & demonstrate how Jesus’ Way is the best way?

NOTES & QUOTES:

“If you find yourself in what appears to be a negative or unpleasant situation, look for ways to redeem the circumstances. You can glorify and serve God wherever you are.” (Life Application Study Bible)

ACTION STEPS:

1) Ask God what He wants YOU to do with the Gospel & Mission of Jesus in your everyday life...then take action!

2) If you haven’t responded to the invitation of Jesus to surrender your life to Him yet – do so & make Him your Savior & Lord!