GROUP GUIDE
Leading a group through these questions? Here’s a simple guide for 1.5-2 hour GROUP meeting.
Welcome and Opening Prayer. (5 minutes)
Read the passage aloud. (5 minutes)
Guide the group through the questions. (30-60 minutes)
Take time to share prayer requests and pray for each other. (15-30 minutes)
TEACHING RECAP
Summary: God’s power was poured out at Pentecost, but the real story is what happened afterward. Ordinary people devoted themselves to learning, prayer, shared life, and generosity—and God used those simple commitments to build something far bigger than they imagined. When faith moves from a personal response into shared community, God continues to draw people in. This is how a powerful encounter becomes a lasting movement.
Main Points:
The moment turned into a movement as...
1. Individuals made personal commitments to their new lives in Jesus Christ (42).
2. The church shared life together, gathering and scattering with joy and purpose (43-46).
3. God moved in power, continually drawing new people into his family (47).
On-Ramps:
1. Make a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
2. Share life more deeply with the church family.
3. Live with expectation for God to draw people to him.
Discussion
What stands out to you from this passage? How does this passage most challenge or encourage you?
How do the lives of Jesus’ followers and the new believers before Acts 2 differ from how they are described in this passage? What seems to have changed?
In what ways might the early church’s shared life and generosity challenge or feel uncomfortable within today’s culture? Where might these practices be especially welcomed or needed today?
Which practices of the early church feel most challenging for you? Which ones feel more natural or easier to practice?
How is the Lord calling you to share life more deeply with your church family? Be specific.
How do you want to respond to this passage in your daily life?
PRAYER
How can we pray for you as a group?
Next week: Acts 3:1–4:31
