“Humble Beginnings” Acts 1:12-26 Ryan Laughlin

                                                        Sermon Discussion





      1) After reading the text, what was the focus of the first meetings of the early Church? What were their priorities? Who was present in these meetings?

      2) Where do you see in this text the evidence for Christianity “is meant to be a team sport”, a group effort?

      3) Do you value the need for community in your own life? What are some aspects of being in a community of believers (local church) that are encouraging to you?

     4) Psalm 69:5 and and Psalm 109:8 are quoted in the text. David wrote these when he was being unjustly persecuted. Why do you think Luke (the author of Acts) was quoting these verses from Psalms to the early Church?

      5) One of the requirements of being a true apostle was being an eye-witness to the resurrection of Christ. Why was being a reliable witness so key to the early Church?

      6) Sermon quote: “If you are convinced that something is true, then what follows should be sincerity that is invigorated with the truth.” As a believer, how do we live out the truth of the gospel out in our lives? Are there areas that the Holy Spirit can grow us in?