Sunday, March 11, 2018

Messed Up Church: Life & Relationship on Mission

Acts 18:1-4, 18-26


Do you wish you could do something that would change the world? If so, what do you have in mind?

Sometimes we think we're not meant for anything special. But there is no such thing as an unimportant life. How/why are you tempted to think that your little life is not meant to leave a mark on the world?

What Bible verses or stories come to mind God used "little" to accomplish much?

Read Acts 18:1-4

Priscilla and Aquilla have been kicked out of their country under religious persecution and arrived in Corinth as refugees. They're at a dead end, but this is where God begins. Do you happen to be in any "dead end" situations right now?

Do you believe that God can take your dead end to start something great?

Perhaps you're in a place where you don't think God can use anything that you have. We know that's not true! Are you willing to open up your hand and let God have control? What can you offer up to God?

Read Acts 18:11, 18-21

Paul stays in Corinth for 1.5 years, then leaves to go start another church in another city. Notice that Aquila and Priscilla went with him. What if God showed you a need right now, would you be like Priscilla and Aquilla and say, "Let's go, we're in!"?

What if God presents problems to you so that you can be a part of the solution?

Are you willing to make yourself available to go and do work that needs to be done?

Priscilla and Aquilla could have easily passed off this need to plant a church. They could have easily given dozens of reasons why this is NOT for them. Sound familiar? What are some of your go-to excuses when you don't want to be a solution to a problem or need?

Read Acts 18:24-26

Priscilla and Aquilla took time to help Apollos understand the way of God better. What person in your life needs you to spend time and invest in them so they can grow closer to God?

What experiences do you have that others could glean from?


Next Steps:


The world doesn't need any more superstars, it needs Jesus. How will you use the situation God has you in to help people meet Jesus?

What "dead end" or "little" scenario do you need to give to God so He can use it?

God wants to use your relationship status to impact the world right now. How will you let Him use yours?


Announcements:


Communion: Sunday, March 18th.
We encourage all of the rGroups to take that week off from your Bible discussion, and instead do one of the following:
• Serve together as a group
• Host a party (with food) and invite others to come hang out with you.
• As a group, go be a part of something else going on in the city.

Night of Worship: Good Friday, March 30th, 7pm at South Fork Campus

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 1st. Who are you bringing to church with you?

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