“What Is In a Name?” Acts 11:1-30 Rev. Chris Smith

                                 Sermon Discussion Questions

1) In a nutshell, what is Peter reporting about what God is doing in the Church in this passage?

2) This crisis of unity between the Gentiles and Jews is one that dominates a lot of the New Testament. How do we see the Church responding to God’s call of unity throughout this passage?

3) We see Barnabas being used by God in Acts 11. What specifically is Barnabas doing? How did he respond to the Lord’s calling on the Church?

4) Read over Acts 11:18. Take note of that tiny word “also.” Bringing Gentiles into the plan of God’s salvation and His Church was not what some early believers had in mind. How do we react when God inserts an “also” into “our” plans?

5) Sermon quote: “When God moves His Church, He calls our hearts, feet and hands to respond. He calls our whole selves.” Is this encouraging to you? Where do you feel God calling you specifically to serve and grow right now?