Jan 11, Acts 2:42 Questions

ACTS 2:42 QUESTIONS

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” as explained in (Acts 2:46) “And continuing daily with one accord in the temple (corporate Sunday/Wednesday gatherings at HCF), and breaking bread from house to house (Acts 2:42 home fellowships), they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.” Resulting in (Acts 2:47) “. . . and the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
To be used in one-on-one, group, or family settings.  We encourage the enjoyment of a meal or refreshments together (breaking of bread), spiritual conversation (fellowship), time discussing how the Word applies to our lives, and time of praying together during these simple gatherings.  Simply do life as believers should, and invite others to join you.

Bible study dates: 1-11-26
Bible study Themes: “Do not lose heart” - 2Corinthians 4
APOSTLES DOCTRINE(WORD)
THROUGH THE BIBLE READING

1. Do you have any thoughts questions on your “Through the Bible” reading plan?

APPLICATIONS QUESTIONS FROM BIBLE STUDIES:

1. As we look into this week's study, it would be a good place to start to just ask, have you ever been tempted to “lose heart” as defined in our study.  “be spiritless, weary, exhausted, fail, discouraged, weak, despondent?"  Explain when and why?

2. In (Vs 1-5) we learned that we do not need to lose heart because of “God’s mercy”.  How important is it for you to realize that this Christian life is based off of God’s grace instead of your merit and favor?  How would, or does this help you from growing weary in a discouraging season?

3. In (Vs 6-15) we learned that the “power of God” dwelling in the believers life is equal to all the pressures of this life on the outward.  Have you ever thought for a moment that “I just don’t have what it takes to handle this situation”?  Now consider the power of God we discussed in these verses and how you could walk through this situation with more encouragement?

4. In (Vs 16-18) we learned that we don’t need to lose heart because of “God’s eternal plan”.  Can you think of a time, or maybe currently, that the “bumps in the road” so to speak have made you a little more ready for the destination of heaven?  Seriously and specifically, what will matter to you on the day you stand before Jesus in glory?(Note Rom 8:18, 2Cor 5:9-11, 1Cor 3-4, Mat 25:21, Rev 4-5?).  How does this encourage you in the present difficulties of life?

5. Further discuss and scripture correlations or how this study encouraged you personally and pray for one another.

MEMORY VERSE: (1Corinthians 4:7).
FELLOWSHIP
SENDING/ SERVICE – (Acts 1:8)

1. What ministries have you been participating in this week, and what ways do you as an individual or a group want to pray about participating in in the weeks to come?

PRAYER – (1 Peter 5:7, Gal 6:2)

1. In what ways has God answered your prayer requests from your last Acts 2:42 meeting?

2. Share your prayer requests with one another, and write them down. Pray for one another and bear each other’s burdens to the Lord.