Stepping In: Getting things started!

1-The church gets hit pretty hard from some in our culture, and at times, rightfully so. However, discuss for a bit the things you LOVE about the church? What are some ways we are getting it right?

2-Share one experience of when the church functioned in a powerful way in your own life?

3-How do you think being a part of the church has changed YOU?

 

Building Up: What is God Saying? 

Read Acts 2:42-47, then answer the following question:

1-Go through the list of commitments you see in verse 42. How does each commitment have the power to affect positive change in our lives? What have you seen happen in your own life when you do any one of these four things?

2-How do these verses line up with our EPIC Life commitments (Every Day with Jesus, Practical Love, Intentional Ministry, Comprehensive Investment)? What are some of the personal results of making and following through with these commitments?

3-Check out verses 43-47. What things characterized the people who were a part of this early movement? What makes these “marks” of Christianity attractive to those who may be far from a relationship with God?

4-“Changed people, change people!” How do the commitments we’ve talked about today naturally lead to a growing, thriving church? Why is it important to note in verse 47 that it was God who was adding to their number daily? Why is it “daily” and not just at a church service?

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

1-Which commitment that we talked about is one you know you need to work on more? What could happen if you followed through and did it over the long haul?

2-What are some things we can all do together to ensure our Easter service in the Stadium helps people see what the church can really be like?