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The Church in Acts, Part 2: The Birth of the Church

January 12, 2025 Jim SuppSermonsActs

We are not called to walk the Christian life alone. From its establishment in Acts 2, the church has been God’s instrument for providing community, support, and encouragement for His followers.

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The Church in Acts, Part 2: The Birth of the Church

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

  1. What stood out to you in this message?
  2. Discuss the connection between your conversion and being baptized. How important was baptism in your spiritual journey?
  3. In what way have you felt empowered by the Holy Spirit at some point in your life? Try to provide a specific example.
  4. Read Acts 2:42-47. Discuss your observations about the community of the first century. How do you believe community today compares to the first century?
  5. How well do you believe you personally engage the RBC community? Explain.
  6. How might you see taking a step forward in engaging community more effectively?
  7. How do you believe we at RBC can champion baptism more than we do?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Gospel in the Feasts
Message by Aaron Abramson | March 28, 2024

The Holy Spirit, Part 6: The Sign Gifts
Sermon by Jason VanDorsten | August 6, 2023

Series: The Church in Acts: Foundation of Mission and Community
Tagged with: Baptism, Church, Community, Holy Spirit, Repentance, Spiritual Gifts

The Church in Acts, Part 1: The Ascension of Christ

Philippians Part 1: Be Like Christ

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