Community Group Study Notes
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Have someone in your group give a brief recap of Sunday’s message, highlighting the primary Scripture passages and main idea of the message.
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How did this message strengthen, confirm and/or correct your previous ideas about life in the Spirit and/or drifting away from God?
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Have you previously battled laziness in spirituality? Are you currently battling laziness in spirituality? Consider: what currently has your highest attention and affection?
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Review the scriptures comparing the first- and second-generation church Pastor Jerry led us through on Sunday. Compare the following verses:
Acts 2:42 and Hebrews 13:7-9a
Acts 2:44-45 and Hebrews 13:5
Acts 2:42, 44-45 and Hebrews 10:24-25
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What were the differences between the early church and the generation removed?
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Which generation does the current church body reflect?
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Reflect on Acts 2:42-47. How does our Community Group compare to the early Church? What can we do as a group to better reflect the early church?
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What does it mean to live life in the Spirit? How can the Spirit revive our faith?
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In what ways can you apply today’s message to your life?
Action Step
Spend time in extended reflection and action this week. Journal a response to this prompt:
Reflect on your daily rhythms, spiritual practices, and intimacy with God. Are you currently drifting away from God? Or is He your anchor? Read Hebrews 6:19-20 daily this week, reminding your soul that Christ is your anchor.
Sign up for a day to fast and spend time in intentional prayer: https://thechapel.com/40-days-of-prayer-fasting/
Mobilization Challenge
What step can your group take this week to live like those in the early church (Acts 2:42-47). Consider inviting someone from your sphere of influence to a group dinner, giving financially as a group, or serving as a group. Pray for God to add to your number as you live on mission together as a group.
If you take this step as a group, share your experience at thechapel.com/shareyourexperience!
