Study Questions:
1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?
2. We have a tendency to believe in the gospel of Jesus (trusting in his work on the cross) for initial salvation, but quickly begin to live as though salvation depended on our works. Why is this? What moral trait are you the most proud of in your life? How does the gospel effect the way you view this? How do we maintain a gospel centered way of life?
3. What are the prejudices in our society…in your life personally? How does the gospel of Jesus effect such a view?
4. What has God “shown” you in the last 6 months? (regarding anything) What sin and idolatry has He revealed to you? In what ways have you seen sanctification take place in your life? How has the gospel shaped your way of thinking (on anything) in these recent days?
Additional Scripture References:
Genesis 12:3; Exodus 6:7; 19:4-6; 1 Timothy 4:4; Mark 7:14-23; Galatians 1:23-24
Two Men One God (Part 2)
For The Sake Of The Gospel
April 17, 2016 • Michael McCracken
The Ascension, Judas, & Matthias
September 6, 2015 • Michael McCracken
Study Questions: 1. How can you relate to the disciples in the moment that Jesus was taken into heaven? 2. Are we taking Jesus' command seriously to be His witnesses? If not, what would change in and about our life if we did? 3. What do we learn from Judas? Additional Scripture References: Psalm 103:19; Philippians 3:8-9; Isaiah 53:10
Tongues
September 13, 2015 • Michael McCracken
Study Questions: 1. What do you love about Pentecost here in Acts 2? 2. What challenges you or makes you feel a little uncomfortable? Why do you think this is so? 3. What about your life points to Joel's prophecy being true or fulfilled? Additional Scripture References: Philippians 4:8; 1 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:28; Galatians 2:20; 2 Kings 5:9-11; John 3:5-8; Acts 11:16-17; Ephesians 4:5; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Titus 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 12:11; 1 Corinthians 3:6
Day By Day
September 20, 2015 • Michael McCracken
Study Questions: 1. To what (or whom) are you devoted? What proof is there? 2. What do you think of when you think about fellowship? What would change in our life if our "fellowship" paradigm was more in sync with the early church? 3. Why does Luke speak so much about the breaking of bread? Why is it significant that the people were receiving food with glad and generous hearts? Why is it so hard to embrace the day to day? Additional Scripture References: Mark 16:20