October 11, 2020 || Acts 18 || Daniel Gaul || Church & State Separate
Discussion Questions
How was this confrontation similar to Jesus’ trial before Pilate?
How was Gallio’s response different from what we see today, and why?
What should our reaction be when we are confronted with secular authority?
October 4, 2020 || Acts 17 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Mission Field
When did you realize that God can use you right where you’re at - in your career, in your family, with your friends? What made you realize that, as a Christian, your mission field is right in front of you? Explain.
Have you ever had an experience where you stopped witnessing to someone? What was the reason? How did you deal with that? Explain.
Just like in Paul’s case, whenever we need encouragement Jesus is there to remind us of His promises. How does this build your strength and faith? Explain.
September 27, 2020 || Acts 17 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Our Limitless God, Part Two
Discussion Questions:
What was your reaction when you realized that Jesus Christ was the only one who could save you? How did you respond to repentance for the cleansing of your sins? Explain.
What does the blood of Christ mean to you? Are you aware of it’s forgiveness, deliverance, and protection? Explain.
As we learned though Paul shared the truth of Christ to the Athenians, some didn’t believe. Do you gauge the quality of your witness based on the number of people who you see profess Christ or by the message of His redemptive work? Explain.
September 20, 2020 || Acts 17 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Our Limitless God
No discussion questions this week
September 13, 2020 || Acts 17 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Idols and New Ideas
Discussion Questions:
Throughout your Christian walk, has the Lord pointed out any idols in your life? If so, have you surrendered them to Him? Explain.
Can you recall a time when you had to stand up for your belief in Jesus Christ? Explain.
How do you engage with those who love to debate? Do you try and beat them at their own game or do you point them to Christ in love? Explain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
