Young Adults Discussion Sheet
Acts 1-2
- With such a large variety of churches in the world, it can be confusing to try to define what a church ‘should be’. As we read these two chapters, we’re trying to notice what characterized the church at the very start. This is the story of how the church started. Do you see one thing in these two chapters that describe something that should be a part of EVERY church?
- In ch 1:1-11, we see Jesus ascend to heaven. Luke (the author of Acts) tells us a few things about this event and the days leading up to it. What would you think Jesus most wanted His disciples to know as He left?
- What do you think about what happened to Judas? What does this mean about him? Assuming that there is an afterlife, do you think that Judas went to heaven or hell?
Does it surprise you how they picked his replacement? Was this a mistake or the right thing to do?
- In chapter 2, we read about how the Holy Spirit arrived and first came into believers. Why do you think it happened like this?
- Can we learn anything about the spiritual gift of tongues from this passage?
- What was Peter’s sermon about? What was the result?
- In 2:42-47, we see the way this first church functioned. How close are we to this? What elements are present and which ones are absent today? What would it take for us to return to this ideal?
For next time…. The Christian and Weed
Marijuana seems to be a continual reality in our culture. How much temptation is there for a Christian to participate? Is there anything wrong with it? Anything right with it? What does God think about it? With more and more legal access to it, the arguments about being a law-abiding citizen carry less and less weight. Is there any Biblical concept that guides our use of marijuana? (see 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 10:23; Eph 5:18; Romans 14:22-23)
What makes it so appealing to people? What are the drawbacks?
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