Unstoppable Preaching
Pray
Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group.
If any groups attendees have kids that need a wholesome distraction during the discussion here is a YouTube channel with many great Pentecostal videos for kids.
Review
Each week you’ll spend some time reviewing the previous week’s lesson. Did anything happen last week that brought the lesson to mind, and what did you learn from it?
Watch
Watch the following discussion-starter video. It’ll set the topic of discussion for the group.
Read: Acts 14:1-7
- One person will first read the scripture selection in the King James Version.
- Next, another person will read the same passages in a modern language or amplified version for more clarity such as the New Living Translation (NLT), Message Bible (MSG), New English Translation (NET), Amplified Bible (AMP), etc. We recommend using the YouVersion Bible app.
Retell
- One person will begin retelling the scripture passage in their own words (a new person to start each week is great!) Then…
- As a group, work together to fill in gaps and build the story. This will help us internalize and own it. Be sure everyone participates.
Discuss
Together, share around the group how the topic and scripture setting applies to your life personally. Here are some thoughts to consider for discussion… don’t let the discussion stop here, though… what questions can you ask that will help uncover God’s message?
Everyone should answer<< What is a trip that you have taken? Did you feel safe?
At Iconium
- Who came to Iconium?
- Why did they come to Iconium?
- Why did they leave Iconium?
Preaching
- <<Softball – round robin question for all to answer>> What happened in Iconium?
- What was the purpose of the signs and wonders?
- Why did they flee Iconium?
- Why is preaching so important?
- Why is preaching so divisive?
Takeaway
- What obstacles or barriers did the apostles overcome?
- How can we guard our minds from being poisoned or embittered against God’s messengers?
- Why didn’t they stay in Iconium and fight?
Application
- When should we stay and fight? When should we flee?
- <<New birth connection>> What is the best response to the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus?
Next Week…