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The Church in Acts, Part 19: Agrippa, Then Off to Rome

June 8, 2025 Jim SuppSermonsActs

Peace is not fundamentally found in the absence of a storm but in the confidence of Jesus in the storm. So we can “stop kicking against the goads” and embrace God’s sovereign plan.

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The Church in Acts, Part 19: Agrippa, Then Off to Rome

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

  1. What stood out to you in this message?
  2. Have you ever found yourself “kicking against the goads” in your journey with Jesus? Explain.
  3. How has that worked out over time and what did you learn?
  4. Discuss why it is so difficult to embrace the notion of God’s sovereign control?
  5. In your journey in Christ, how have you grown in your ability to rest in God’s sovereignty?
  6. How have you seen God use difficulty to accomplish His plans in your life? What has been the fruit of difficult times in your walk with Him?
Series: The Church in Acts: Foundation of Mission and Community
Tagged with: Paul, Peace, Providence, Sovereignty of God, Trials

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