Seek and You Shall Find

September 6, 2020 || Acts 17 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Seek and You Shall Find

Discussion Questions:

• Being part of the body of Christ, do you sense the need to help out other believers? Do you sense that same help being reciprocated? Explain.

• When you hear a message or a teaching on the Bible, what is your first reaction? Is it to double check what is being taught, or do you simply take what you hear as the truth? Explain.

• How do deal with those who continue to hold up resistance to Jesus Christ? Do you intercede for them or ignore them? Explain.

Persistence in Christ

August 30, 2020 || Acts 17 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Persistence in Christ

Discussion Questions:

• Have you experienced first hand how you must be consistent in your witness of Christ to others? Explain.

• It is not our job to determine who is saved and who is not, but we must understand that The Gospel will divide people. Has the truth of Jesus Christ dividing people lead you to reach out to those you know? To witness and pray for them? Explain.

• Knowing that you may never receive and recognition in this life for your contributions to spreading the Gospel message to others, are you good with that? Are you secured enough in Christ not to be concerned with that? Explain.

Integrity Under Pressure

August 23, 2020 || Acts 16 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Integrity Under Pressure

Discussion Questions:

• Can you recall a time in your life when you were wrongfully accused of something? Did God eventually justify you? Explain. If not, remember that ultimately you will be justified before men by Jesus Christ in the life to come.

• Have you ever had to forgo your rights as a Christian to further the spread of the Gospel? Explain.

• What was the most recent thing you have done for the Lord? How is your service to others encouraging you to continue living a life of service? Explain.

Our Only Hope Rests in Jesus Christ

August 16, 2020 || Acts 16 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Our Only Hope Rest in Jesus Christ

Discussion Questions:

• Do you recall a time when your circumstances were just falling apart around you? Was your response to pray and praise God for His goodness to you despite your situation? How did that affect your attitude and perspective? Explain.

• Have you ever met someone and at first glance you thought, ‘this person can never be saved’? How did the Lord shatter that preconceived notion you had of that person? Explain.

• Despite the onslaught of opinions of how people think they can be saved, we as Christians know that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. How is your faith in Christ holding up in these challenging times we are living in? Explain.

Don't Let the Enemy Distract You

August 9, 2020 || Acts 16 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Don’t Let the Enemy Distract You

Discussion Questions:

• Can you recall a time when the enemy tried to distract you from your service to the Lord? What did he do? How did you respond? Explain.

• Have you ever met someone whose god is money? As a Christian, what can you do to encourage people with that line of thinking to reconsider their ways? Explain. Why do you think those who don’t serve Jesus Christ are so easily influenced by others?

• As a believer in Christ, how do you lock in so that nothing or no one else becomes the object of your faith besides Him? Explain.

The Miracle of Salvation

August 2, 2020 || Acts 16 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Miracle of Salvation

Discussion Questions:

• Have you ever faced discrimination of any kind because of your gender? As Christians we find equality in Jesus Christ. How has this changed your perception of others and yourself? Explain.

• Knowing that the Lord is the one who opens the hearts of people to believe, what role do you play in influencing others for Christ? Explain.

• How do you show others hospitality in and outside the body of Christ? Explain.

The Holy Spirit is Our Compass

July 26, 2020 || Acts 16 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Holy Spirit is Our Compass

Discussion Questions:

• Do you recall a time when you had made plans, but the Lord allowed other things to occur? What was the outcome and how did you respond? Explain.

• At what point did you realize that some blessings God gives are actually doors closing, meant to keep us safe? Explain.

• Have you ever considered how important it is to obey regardless of certain doors of opportunity being closed to you? Have you ever thought, “God has something better for me”? Explain.

Going Beyond the Call of Duty

July 19, 2020 || Acts 16 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Going Beyond the Call of Duty

Discussion Questions:

• In your own life when do you recall the Lord Jesus Christ accepting you simply for who you were, not based on your social status, ethnicity, or race? How has that affected the way you view others in the world? Explain.

• Did you grow up with a Christian parent? How was your upbringing shaped because of their faith? If you didn’t grow up with at least one Christian parent, did you notice a difference once you were saved and raised your own children? If you don’t have children, how has your life been shaped since you have become a Christian? Explain.

• Name at least one way you have had to go beyond the call of duty in your Christian walk? How did you know you were? Explain.

Our Differences Don't Divide God

July 12, 2020 || Acts 15 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Our Differences Don’t Divide God

Discussion Questions:

• Can you recall a time when you and another brother or sister in Christ didn’t agree on something? What was that and how did it affect your relationship? Explain.

• With that same individual were you able to see how the Lord still worked in their lives despite your disagreement? What did you see? Explain.

• Since that disagreement has there been restoration between the two of you? If not what is stopping that from happening? Do you recognize that Jesus Christ loves you both equally? Explain.

The Matter is Settled

July 5, 2020 || Acts 15 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Matter is Settled

Discussion Questions:

• Can you recall a time when you you sought the Lord for wisdom concerning a situation you were in? Once you gained the insight you needed, did you make a decisive choice? Explain.

• As a fellowship we should all be aware of the direction the Lord is taking us and decisions we are being lead to make. How can we ensure we keep the example of the early church when dealing with sensitive issues? Explain.

• How have you personally been encouraged by the Lord that His purposes will still endure despite this worldwide pandemic we are in and our country in civil and social unrest? Explain

Viewing Life Through the Word of God

June 28, 2020 || Acts 15 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Viewing Life Through the Word of God

Discussion Questions:

• We learned how James went straight to God’s Word to determine the correct course of action concerning the Gentiles keeping the Law. When various circumstances arise in your own life, what do you turn to first? Your emotions, your own understanding, or the Word of God? Explain.

• Though we are not saved by the Law of Moses, it still serves its purpose to point us to Jesus Christ. Have you ever taken the time to consider the role the Law of Moses plays in your life? Explain.

• In our time and day, what do you think the church's role is in bringing people from all walks of life together in fellowship with Christ and one another? Explain.

No Division in Christ

June 21, 2020 || Acts 15 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || No Division in Christ

Discussion Questions:

• Have you come to realize that it was God’s will for you to be saved and not your own? How has that realization affected your life? Explain.

• Knowing that God makes no distinctions over race or culture, has that same perspective bled into your way of thinking? If so, what are the benefits of thinking this way? Explain.

Liberated From the Law

June 14, 2020 || Acts 15 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Liberated From the Law

Discussion Questions:

• Have you ever experienced a time when you felt the pushback from the enemy? How did you respond? Explain.

• Do you recognize how important it is to be rooted in authentic Biblical theology? If so, what do you do daily to ensure you are being trained up in the truth? Explain.

• Your walk with the Lord isn’t defined by any single moment in time. It is defined rather by a series of events that occur daily. How do you make sure the choices you make daily reflect that of Jesus Christ? Explain.

Modeled After Christ Alone

June 7, 2020 || Acts 14 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Modeled After Christ Alone

Discussion Questions:

• Since you have become a Christian, have you been living out, “the Great Commission”? If not, why? Explain.

• As our great example we see in Scripture that Jesus spent time with people. He had relationships with others, and that was a key to building disciples. In your own life, have you carved out time for others to be discipled? Explain.

• If you have seen good spiritual fruit being harvested in your life, what is the first thing you do when you recognize what has been done? Do you give honor and glory to Jesus Christ? Explain.

Tribulations and Blessings

May 31, 2020 || Acts 14 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Tribulations and Blessings

Discussion Questions:

• Can you recall a time when you faced a trial during your walk with the Lord? How did Jesus Christ use it to help you grow in your faith? Explain.

• While you have lived through a trial or tribulation, have you sensed that God was in control despite your circumstances seeming out of control? Explain.

• Have you witnessed others around you grow in their faith, seeing you walk through your own trials? Explain

The Power of Faith and the Danger of False Worship

May 24, 2020 || Acts 14 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Power of Faith and the Danger of False Worship

Discussion Questions:

• Can you recall a time in your walk with Jesus Christ that displayed faith like the crippled man? That you believed so much that the Lord could deliver you and you obeyed? Explain.

• Have you noticed idol worship in our country or in your own life? What does it look like, and how can you identify it? Explain.

• Have you ever been praised for your efforts? How did you respond to that attention and praise? Explain.

Be Sure of Your Devotion

May 17, 2020 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Acts 14 || Be Sure of Your Devotion

Discussion Questions:

• Do you remember when you gave your life to Jesus Christ? Was there someone there to disciple you to help you grow in your faith? Explain.

• Have you ever had a time in your walk with Jesus Christ that you weren’t growing deep roots in Him? How did your lack of time spent in God’s Word affect your life? Explain.

• Recall a time when your faith was challenged by someone who opposed Jesus Christ. How did you respond to their response to Christ? Did you grow from that experience? Explain.

Jesus Christ is Greater Than Your Opposition

May 10, 2020 || Acts 13 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Jesus Christ is Greater Than Your Opposition

Discussion Questions:

• Have you every experienced envy or jealousy in yourself or in others? What affects did it have on you, how did it make you feel? Explain.

• Have you ever faced opposition because you follow Jesus Christ? How did you deal with that opposition? Explain.

• Recall a time in your walk when you experienced the joy of the Lord and were filled with the Holy Spirit despite your circumstances. How did that experience encourage you? Explain.

Remaining in Christ

May 3, 2020 || Acts 13 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Remaining in Christ

Discussion Questions:

• How has your life changed now that you understand that only Jesus Christ can forgive and justify you? Explain.

• Can you recall the time in your life when you realized if you failed to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior you were going to perish eternally? Explain.

• Knowing that you are to continue living your life in God’s grace, what steps have you taken to ensure you are staying on course in a His grace daily? Explain.

Incorruptible

April 26, 2020 || Acts 13 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Incorruptible

Discussion Questions:

• Have you ever experienced a time when you yourself or someone you know has said they already knew the account of Jesus Christ, that they weren’t responsible for crucifying Jesus Christ? How did you respond? Explain.

• How has the resurrection power of Jesus Christ affected your life? How has your confidence grown? Explain.

• What are some changes you have noticed in your life since you have come to understand that Jesus Christ is incorruptible? Explain.