Fuel for the fight.

MEETING AGENDA:

  1. OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to Open the meeting in prayer. 
  1. DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Development Questions. 
  1. ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the SG Attendance System. 
  1. TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s SG lesson. 
  1. CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.  

Development Questions

Question #1

Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?

Question #2

What did you learn from this week’s sermon? 

Question #3

What was your most important accomplishment this week?

This Week's Passage:

Acts 1:1-8 (NIV) 
 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Connection Question:

When you think about the mission Jesus left for His followers, what part of it feels most relevant—or most challenging—for you today? 

Truth #1:

Jesus Prepares His Followers Before Sending Them Out 

Discussion Points:

  1. Jesus spoke to them about the Kingdom of God, grounding their mission in God’s rule and purpose. (Acts 1:3 NIV)
  2.   He gave instructions through the Holy Spirit, modeling dependence on the Spirit. (Acts 1:2 NIV) 
  3. Before sending them out, He commanded them to stay and wait—obedience comes before mission. (Acts 1:4 NIV)
  4. Preparation happens in God’s timing, not ours. (Acts 1:2 NIV)

Growth Question:

What “convincing proofs” has God shown you in your own life that strengthened your faith? 

Truth #2:

 God Promises the Power Needed to Accomplish His Mission 

Discussion Points:

  1.  Jesus tells them not to move ahead without the promised gift—the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:4 NIV) 
  2. The Holy Spirit brings supernatural power for God’s mission. (Acts 1:8 NIV)
  3. The Spirit empowers believers for boldness, clarity, and witness. (Acts 4:8 NIV)

Growth Question:

How have you personally experienced the Holy Spirit providing power or boldness?  

Truth #3:

Jesus Sends Believers on a Global Mission 

Discussion Points:

  1. The disciples were concerned about national restoration, but Jesus redirected them to a global mission. (Acts 1:6 NIV)
  2.  God’s timetable belongs to Him; their focus was obedience, not prediction. (Acts 1:7 NIV) 
  3. The mission ultimately reaches “the ends of the earth,” showing God’s heart for all nations. (Acts 1:8 NIV)
  4. JEvery believer is called to be a witness through words, actions, and lifestyle. (Acts 1:8 NIV) 

Growth Question:

What cultural or relational boundaries might God be calling you to cross? 

GO THEREFORE QUESTION:

How is the Holy Spirit inviting you personally to participate in Jesus’ mission right now—locally or globally? 

PRAYER:

Question #1

Who are you praying for  
to be saved? 

Question #2

Who can you invite to Church and/or to Small Group?  

Question #3

What are your prayer requests?