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SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Acts 6:8-8:3 Be Like Jesus? Sunday, November 26
Acts 6:8-8:3 Be Like Jesus? Sunday, November 26
1.
From where did Stephen receive power?
1.
From where did Stephen receive power?
2.
How are the Spirit and wisdom related?
2.
How are the Spirit and wisdom related?
3.
How is Jesus "greater than the temple"?
3.
How is Jesus "greater than the temple"?
4.
What impresses you most about Stephen's sermon?
4.
What impresses you most about Stephen's sermon?
5.
Could you narrate the Old Testament story that culminates in Christ if someone asked you to do so? If not, begin a reading place that includes Genesis, Exodus, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel and Matthew.
5.
Could you narrate the Old Testament story that culminates in Christ if someone asked you to do so? If not, begin a reading place that includes Genesis, Exodus, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel and Matthew.
6.
How does the vision of Christ's standing at the right hand of the Father encourage you?
6.
How does the vision of Christ's standing at the right hand of the Father encourage you?
7.
What about Sauls's involvement in these matters most resonates with you?
7.
What about Sauls's involvement in these matters most resonates with you?
8.
What is your reaction to Stephen's willingness to forgive his murderers? Do you need to forgive some people in your life? What advice would Stephen give you?
8.
What is your reaction to Stephen's willingness to forgive his murderers? Do you need to forgive some people in your life? What advice would Stephen give you?
9.
How does Stephen's story inspire you?
9.
How does Stephen's story inspire you?
10.
How does God display His sovereignty in persecution?
10.
How does God display His sovereignty in persecution?
Source: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary, Merida
Source: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary, Merida
SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Acts 6:8-8:3 Be Like Jesus? Sunday, November 26
Acts 6:8-8:3 Be Like Jesus? Sunday, November 26
1.
From where did Stephen receive power?
1.
From where did Stephen receive power?
2.
How are the Spirit and wisdom related?
2.
How are the Spirit and wisdom related?
3.
How is Jesus "greater than the temple"?
3.
How is Jesus "greater than the temple"?
4.
What impresses you most about Stephen's sermon?
4.
What impresses you most about Stephen's sermon?
5.
Could you narrate the Old Testament story that culminates in Christ if someone asked you to do so? If not, begin a reading place that includes Genesis, Exodus, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel and Matthew.
5.
Could you narrate the Old Testament story that culminates in Christ if someone asked you to do so? If not, begin a reading place that includes Genesis, Exodus, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel and Matthew.
6.
How does the vision of Christ's standing at the right hand of the Father encourage you?
6.
How does the vision of Christ's standing at the right hand of the Father encourage you?
7.
What about Sauls's involvement in these matters most resonates with you?
7.
What about Sauls's involvement in these matters most resonates with you?
8.
What is your reaction to Stephen's willingness to forgive his murderers? Do you need to forgive some people in your life? What advice would Stephen give you?
8.
What is your reaction to Stephen's willingness to forgive his murderers? Do you need to forgive some people in your life? What advice would Stephen give you?
9.
How does Stephen's story inspire you?
9.
How does Stephen's story inspire you?
10.
How does God display His sovereignty in persecution?
10.
How does God display His sovereignty in persecution?
Source: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary, Merida
Source: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary, Merida
