Questions - John 7 & Ezk 16:14-63

October 12th, 2026

Purpose

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

As explained in Acts 2:46–47:
“And continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart… And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

And commanded in Titus 2:2-8:
“2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; 3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— 4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.”

HCF Vision

We believe simple, relational gatherings are the heartbeat of biblical discipleship. These meetings are fulfilling what is described in Titus 2 / Acts 2:42, and are designed to be natural extensions of everyday life — not another program, but a return to how the early church “did life” together.
Scriptural Core Elements of Gatherings:

Breaking of Bread – Enjoy a meal or refreshments together
Fellowship – Spiritual conversation and authentic sharing
Apostles’ Doctrine – Discuss God’s Word and how it applies to real life
Prayer – Pray for one another and for the lost

These gatherings can be used in one-on-one (Titus 2), small group, or family settings (Acts 2:46). Keep them simple, joyful, and reproducible so anyone can host them.

Goal

To Join Jesus in the Great Commission of:

WIN a person to Jesus → DISCIPLE a person in Jesus → SEND a person in Jesus

Meeting Guide

WIN a person to Jesus – (Mark 16:15)

Have you had the privilege to share and show the gospel to anyone recently?
- Explain what happened and how we can pray for that person.

DISCIPLE a person in Jesus – (Matthew 28:19-20) (Acts 2:42)

1. Apostles’ Doctrine (Word)

Through the Bible Reading (John 8:31) – Do you have any thoughts or questions on your “Through the Bible” reading plan?

Application Questions from Bible Studies (Wednesday)

Wednesday Bible Study Date: Oct 7, 2026
Bible Study Theme: Ezekiel 16

In (Ezekiel 16) It seems that the overwhelming problem with the Israelites was a pride that caused them to forget the value of God’s grace towards them. Read and note (Vs 22, 43). Have you ever had this tendency in your own lives? What do you do, or can you do to “remember” what God has done in redeeming you? (I would encourage a word search on “remember”). Discuss how you will apply this practically in your own life.

Application Questions from Bible Studies (Sunday)

Sunday Bible Study Date: Oct 11, 2026
Bible Study Theme: (John 7) Getting to know Jesus as The Rock (in the wilderness) – NOTE (Exodus 17, Numbers 20, 1 Cor 10:4).

In (Vs 17) Jesus gives a real key to receiving revelation of Him and His doctrine on an experiential level. “If anyone wills to do His will. . .” How do you describe your own receiving of the Word in devotion or in bible study? Is it with an intellectual pursuit, critical examination, preconceived notions, or with a heart to yield to whatever He says? Explain, How is your Bible reading, is it living and experiential or dry and without affect?

(Vs 37) after all the disputing, complaining, and religious ceremony that took place on the feast of Tabernacles, Jesus finally stands up and declares the real need, the thing many of them probably were asking for but didn’t say it when He declares “If anyone thirsts . . . “. As we examined the symptoms of physical thirst, (Feeling, Dryness of mouth and skin, Concentrated urination or lack of cleansing impurities, muscle cramps or cramped up in service to the Lord, fatigue and weariness with lethargy, and cranky) did any of those reveal a need in your own life? Explain.

In (Vs 38-39) Jesus declares the Promise of the Scripture to those who would come to Him as the Rock in the wilderness. That the Spiritual water would flow from their lives who have come to Him in Relationship, drank, and believed upon Him. In an honest examination of your own life, or how would others examine your life at home, neighbors, work, church etc.? Would it be that of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) or that of the natural heart (Matthew 15:18-20). All theological debate aside, are you willing to come to Jesus, speak to the Rock and be filled afresh with the Holy Spirit today? Pray for one another, and give time for the Holy Spirit to work among you.

Memory Verse (Psalm 119:11):

John 7:38 “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”

2. Fellowship / Breaking of Bread (1 John 1:3-10, James 5:13-16)

Are you suffering?
Do you have any praise to be cheerful about?
Do you have any sickness to pray for healing?
Do you have any sin to confess?

3. Prayer – (1 Peter 5:7, Gal 6:2)

Share how God has answered prayers from our previous gathering and give thanks for His faithfulness. (Review what was written from the previous meeting)
Bear one another’s burdens and pray for one another (write them down)

Send a person for Jesus – (Acts 1:8)

What good works (service in the body of Christ) do you see God preparing you to walk in or have you walked in recently? (Ephesians 2:10) Share and pray about it.