“Facing Persecution” Acts 4:1-22 Ryan Laughlin

                             Sermon Discussion Questions



 1) After reading the text again, what do we see going on in these verses? Who are the key characters? What are they doing? How do they respond to the situation?

2) What is the Bible’s definition of persecution? And what were Peter and John being persecuted for specifically? 

3) Can you think of other times in scripture where the Church or believers are being persecuted for their faith in Christ?

4) We see Peter and John bear witness to Christ in 3 ways. Discuss each one below. What do these practically look like, how are they modeled in this passage?
                       A) Speaking with courage

                       B) Speaking with clarity

                       C) Speaking with confidence

5) (Sermon question) Does this apply to us now in our context, in “suburban, West County, America”? Are we in someways sheltered or removed from persecution like our brothers and sisters face in other parts of the world? 

6) We can ask ourselves, what is the cornerstone in our life? There have been times in our lives when we have to choose what to build our live upon. Every single day we are being asked to choose Jesus or something else. Can you think of examples in your life where this applies?