Small Group Resources

January 25 - 31

Mission Critical

Week 3: Give

Ice Breaker, If Needed

If you could choose three movies to show in the local theater, what would they be and why?

Discussion Questions

1. It may seem subtle, but what is the difference between asking, “Now what?” and “What now?” Which signals action, rather than waiting or anticipation? 
• Read Acts 1:4-8
• Recount the events from Jesus’ crucifixion to these parting words. What were Jesus’ instructions to the disciples? Read verse 9. What had to happen for the Holy Spirit to be given? How do you struggle with shifts from the tangible (what you can see) to what you can’t see? 
• Read Acts 2:1-11
• They couldn’t see the Holy Spirit, but they could see, hear, and feel the power. Why was this power given? 

2. God’s desire is to bring His people back together, into His Kingdom and unite us in His purpose. 
• Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
• How are you to regard others? To be in Christ is to have the Holy Spirit. Where did the old you go? How do you move through life as a new creation? What makes you Christ’s ambassador? What does an ambassador do? 
• Read Ephesians 6:17-18 
• What does an ambassador receive and where should that power be directed? 

3. How has your understanding of the Holy Spirit shifted over the years? What preconceived notions have you held (or heard) about the Holy Spirit working in our lives? Why are some people reluctant to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit? What are they missing? 

4. We are entrusted with the power of the Holy Spirit. What now? What is Kingdom work? Ask yourself:
Is what I say to somebody what God would say to them?
• Am I reinforcing God’s plan or deconstructing it? 
• Am I in the business of building or demolishing?
• Am I stagnant, stale, on pause, on break, an anchor to progress? 
• Am I embracing opportunities to love others through service? 
• Am I in prayer for others and with others? 
• What is my testimony?