Growth Group Questions
Acts 4-7:20-43 (Days 169-175)
Icebreakers: (7:00-7:05) (5:15 -5:20)
Icebreaker: What was the worst test you’ve ever taken?
1. Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:05-7:10)(5:20-5:25)
– 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:13
What life change did you personally see last week? (7:10-7:15)(5:25-530)
H- Be patient with God! I- Be patient with Jesus! J- Be patient with people!
2. Bible Discussion (ONLY IF there is no natural discussion) (7:15-7:35)(5:30-5:50)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Read Acts 4:13-20
What kind of men did the council recognize Peter and John to be?
What was the council trying to prevent?
How did Peter and John respond to their demands?
What are some ways you may feel pressured to listen to people instead of God.
Tell about a time when you were pressured to choose to listen to people instead of God. How did you respond?
Brainstorm some responses you could have available when faced with this situation at, work, school, home, friends, etc.
What is God telling you to do this week? Listen.
3. Sermon Discussion (7:35-7:55)(5:50-6:10)
(Trust is a must!)
What’s one thing that personally challenged you from this sermon?
What happened in today’s story?
What was your favorite part of the story?
Did you have any questions about the story?
Why do you think it’s hard for some people to trust God?
Do you think you could sacrifice a loved family member? Why or why not?
Teaser: What’s the #1 thing you’d struggle to give up if God asked you to and why?
Which point stood out to you most and why?
1. God gives a pop quiz
2. God wants to see proof
3. God shows us a protype
4. God says he can provide
5. God makes a prediction
(Let multiple people answer)
How have you seen God test you or how is God currently testing you?
What do you think God wants us to do because of today’s story?
4. Life Change – Application (7:55-8:05)(6:10-6:20)
What is one thing that you can do this week? (TRY TO HOLD OUT ON GIVING OPTIONS!!!!!
H- Depend on God! I- Surrender to God! J- Listen to God!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15)(6:20-6:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133
Icebreakers: (7:00-7:05) (5:15 -5:20)
Icebreaker: What was the worst test you’ve ever taken?
1. Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:05-7:10)(5:20-5:25)
– 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:13
What life change did you personally see last week? (7:10-7:15)(5:25-530)
H- Be patient with God! I- Be patient with Jesus! J- Be patient with people!
2. Bible Discussion (ONLY IF there is no natural discussion) (7:15-7:35)(5:30-5:50)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Read Acts 4:13-20
What kind of men did the council recognize Peter and John to be?
What was the council trying to prevent?
How did Peter and John respond to their demands?
What are some ways you may feel pressured to listen to people instead of God.
Tell about a time when you were pressured to choose to listen to people instead of God. How did you respond?
Brainstorm some responses you could have available when faced with this situation at, work, school, home, friends, etc.
What is God telling you to do this week? Listen.
3. Sermon Discussion (7:35-7:55)(5:50-6:10)
(Trust is a must!)
What’s one thing that personally challenged you from this sermon?
What happened in today’s story?
What was your favorite part of the story?
Did you have any questions about the story?
Why do you think it’s hard for some people to trust God?
Do you think you could sacrifice a loved family member? Why or why not?
Teaser: What’s the #1 thing you’d struggle to give up if God asked you to and why?
Which point stood out to you most and why?
1. God gives a pop quiz
2. God wants to see proof
3. God shows us a protype
4. God says he can provide
5. God makes a prediction
(Let multiple people answer)
How have you seen God test you or how is God currently testing you?
What do you think God wants us to do because of today’s story?
4. Life Change – Application (7:55-8:05)(6:10-6:20)
What is one thing that you can do this week? (TRY TO HOLD OUT ON GIVING OPTIONS!!!!!
H- Depend on God! I- Surrender to God! J- Listen to God!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15)(6:20-6:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133