How We Multiplied - Session 8
A STUDY OF ACTS
How We Multiplied - Session 8
A Study of Acts
How to use this Bible Study
If you are in a group: Complete the sections that have a white background together. The sections with a peach background should be completed individually. Then come back together and talk about what you have written.
If you are doing a solo devotional: Read through and complete the journalling prompts as usual, and use the discussion questions as an additional journaling prompt.
Opening Prayer
Lord,
It has been amazing to read these early accounts of how You spread the Gospel. Thank you for being present as we have learned more about you in the last five weeks. Help us to finish this study strong and to leave from this place prepared to take action that honors You. God, may our group have a faith that is active and alive. And that we be inspired by the history in Acts to stay resilient in our walk with Christ.
Amen
Homework Questions
Ask one or two people to summarize the reading from the homework.
How did God protect Paul during his journey to Rome?
Use the worksheet on the following page to build a list of actions that the early church took.
➤ Complete Actions of the Early Church Worksheet
Discussion Questions
How can we, as a group, be more like the early church?
The book of Acts begins with Jesus reminding the disciples that they are to spread the gospel. And it ends with Paul in Rome sharing the Good News of Jesus. Do you share the gospel? Or do you keep your faith more private?
During our reading of Acts, we witnessed many people accept Christ as their Messiah. What can we learn from their stories about how the gospel is received?
Do you feel more confident in sharing your faith with others than you did in week one?
What did God teach you during this study?
What would you want to study next? Did this study make your curious about another topic or book of the Bible?
Extra Resources
Enduring Word Bible Commentary