CPC Discussions: “Awake, O Sleeper“ Acts 20:7-12

Sunday, August 16, 2020

“Awake, O Sleeper“ Acts 20:7-12

Sermon Discussion Questions

1) After reading over the passage, what do we learn about the early Church? When did they meet?

2) Can you list some things in your life that make you tired? Where do we find our rest?

3) Read over Psalm 127:2 and Psalm 121. What do you find comforting about these verses?

4) Sermon quote: “Luke (author of Acts) reminds us that it is okay to be tired. We are embodied creatures that need rest and have limitations. Sleep was not a result of the Fall. We operate in systems within our culture where being tired isn’t acceptable or considered weak.” How does this resonate with you? Is this something you have had to battle against?

5) Along with physical weariness, their is a weariness in our souls that even the best nap can’t cure. How does the truth of the gospel bring rest to our souls? What does Matthew 11 say about our rest?

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Seven Tips For Staying On Track

1. Read through the Bible together with other people.

2. There will be some passages that you may not find interesting and / or difficult to read. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as you read these passages: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work." Ask yourself why God spoke this particular passage, and how it is profitable to you.

3. Do the whole reading for each day, but look for a "best thought" for each day - something you can ponder the rest of the day, a verse to memorize, something memorable.

4. As you come the Word each morning, ask God to open your eyes to the wonders found in his word.

5. Let your prayers for others flow out of what you read. Pray and read Scripture. After you read a passage, pray that passage for yourself and for others.

6. Some readings will be long and some short. Take advantage of shorter passages by reading them carefully, reflecting, asking questions, praying for answers, engage.

7. Look for ways you can practically live out what you're reading. James 1:22, "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."

*The above is taken from Stephen Witmer, http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/12/29/two-year-bible-reading-plan/