Acts - Week 3
Sunday, January 23rd, 2022
Do you have any questions about the elder & deacon nomination process at UBC? (See Jason’s explanation here for details about the qualifications and process.)
This week’s passage is Acts 1:12-26. Take some time to read it before jumping into this week’s questions.
What do we know about the eleven disciples listed in this passage? (notice how “ordinary” they were)
Vocations
Education
Family status
Strengths/weaknesses
In vs 14, we see the disciples' inclination to pray. How does praying together impact a group?
How has the Lord been working in your life when it comes to the matter of prayer?
UBC?
Growth group?
Family?
Personally?
In vs 16-19, we see a fairly graphic description of Judas’ death. Why is that there? What’s the purpose?
What might a “Judas” look like in 2022 at UBC?
Contrast “godly sorrow” and “worldly sorrow”. How do we know when sorrow is godly? (See II Corinthians 7:9-11)
In Acts 1:23-26, we see the interesting process the disciples went through in order to find Judas’ replacement. Give a brief description of this process in your own words.
Why shouldn’t we make decisions by casting lots (as a norm)?
Discuss differences between “descriptive” texts and “prescriptive” texts.
Review the three “take-aways” from the sermon. Was there one that was particularly poignant for you?:
God does extraordinary things with ordinary people.
Turn to Jesus and don’t die like Judas
When big decisions come, start with Scripture and prayer and trust the Holy Spirit to lead you from there.
How do you tend to react when facing big decisions?
Are there any big decisions you or your family are currently facing?
*Need to Know*
Don’t forget to be praying about our next round of elder & deacon nominations and who you will consider nominating. To be reminded of the qualifications for elders & deacons, see Jason’s explanation here. Nominations will be accepted between Jan 23-30.