250831 Sermon 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: 8-31-25
Bible study Themes: (1 Corinthians 14:1-19) – Practically Practicing Order In the Gifts
APOSTLES DOCTRINE(WORD)

• THROUGH THE BIBLE READING
• Do you have any thoughts questions on your “Through the Bible” reading plan?

• APPLICATIONS QUESTIONS FROM BIBLE STUDIES:
• In (Vs 2-3), we looked at some pretty clear definitions of tongues (Vs 2) and prophecy (Vs 3). In what ways have you experienced what is defined in these 2 verses in your personal walk with the Lord?

• In (Vs 1-5), we looked at two main ways to better promote love and edification in the public assembly of believers. Prophecy and tongues with an interpretation. Do you see yourself as a part of the building up of the body of Christ in regular worship service, why or why not, and in what way? 

• Do you tend to think what will I get out of service today, or how can I be a blessing to others? NOTE: (1 Cor 13:5, Phil 2:3-4)

• In (Vs 6-20), we spoke of the importance of gaining biblical, Spirit inspired instruction in public worship vs. just having an emotional experience. What is the danger of merely having emotional experiences that do not instruct us in grace and knowledge of Jesus. NOTE: (Eph 4:11-16). 

• In what ways have you experienced this in your differenct church experiences. Note the benefits or downfalls.

• EXTRA THOUGHT for fun: (Vs 19). If you had only 5 words to speak to a public assembly of people who could be raptured today, or be in heaven or hell today, what would you say?
• Share with the group if the Lord has stirred you to experience the supernatural working of the Spirit in your life. In what way, and pray for each other that the Lord would stir up the gifts of the Holy Spirit among you.

• MEMORY VERSE: (1Corinthians 14:1) – AMPC translation “Eagerly pursue and seek to acquire (this) love (make it your aim, your great quest); and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching).”

FELLOWSHIP

• SENDING/ SERVICE – (Acts 1:8)
• 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)

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

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