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A Small Group Bible Study
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Acts 6 – 8:3
Discussion Questions
- Describe what is happening in your own words.
- What stood out to you as you read?
- Did these verses raise any questions as you read?
- What can we observe from this story about God the Father, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit?
- What can we observe from this story about people?
- What can we learn from this story about who we should be as believers and who we should be as a church?
- Why is this passage in this particular book of the Bible? What might the Bible lose if this passage was left out?
- What is something you sense the Spirit leading you to do in obedience to this text?
Weekly Teaching
Going Deeper
In this week’s reading, we are introduced to Stephen – initially as a leader responsible for overseeing the care of a minority group’s widows and then, as the first Christian martyr. It can be difficult for us to fully understand Stephen’s suffering in a western context; discussing our faith does not tend to threaten our lives. However, for many Christians around the world, martyrdom is a very current reality. Take some time this week to watch this 12-minute video from North Way Mission Partner Derek Seipp who, along with his wife Holly, serves the North Korean Church. Spend some time in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world as well as for people like Derek and Holly who are working to plant churches in areas of strong persecution.
Watch here.
An Invitation
Spiritual Gifts Workshop
7:30 – 9pm, Mon, Oct 19
Register here.
Just a reminder that if you’d like to join us for the Spiritual Gifts Workshop, there is still time to sign up! Join us on zoom for a gathering designed to help strengthen you in your spiritual gifts. We will have an excellent panel discussion about teaching on spiritual gifts and the specific gifts that we find in Scripture. You will then have an opportunity to jump into a breakout group focused on your personal spiritual gift to learn more about your gifting and tangible ways you can begin to operate in those gifts. Let’s get equipped together and start living an empowered Christian life!