Sermon Questions
ENGAGE
- After Christ, salvation, and serving others, what brings you joy?
READ
- Read or summarize the passage.
- Share any observations or questions from the passage or the sermon.
REFLECT
- What kind of response did Paul and Barnabas initially get (vv. 42-45), and how did it change by the next week? Why were the Jews upset, and why do you think Paul was so harsh with them (v. 46)? What did Paul mean when he said he was "turning to the Gentiles," especially since he was back in a synagogue later?
RESPOND
- In verses 28-31, what are the key facts about the Gospel message, and how do they mirror 1 Corinthians 15:1-11?
- What is the importance of the phrases "through this man" and "by him" in verses 38-39? What does this mean for our salvation? According to verses 38–39, what does Jesus provide that the Law of Moses could not?
- What does verse 48 reveal about God’s work and human response in salvation?
PRAY
- Adoration
- Confession
- Thanksgiving
- Supplication