Question of the Day - 3:44

Did you grow up in an appetizer family or a non-appetizer family? And what are you today?

Hot Topic - 6:27

“Nobody showed up to our church this weekend because we told them we told them go to another church to remind ourselves that the kingdom is bigger than any one local church!”

This brings up an interesting topic. The idea behind this activity is that the church is encouraged to remember that the Church is bigger that our local congregation. It is so easy in America at least to feel a sense of competition with other congregations. What is a biblical way to view other churches around us? 

Discussion & Member Questions - 13:27

Recap - 13:47

1. 16:02 - We haven’t talked a lot about persecution while having gospel conversations yet. First, Steve, do we experience persecution in America today?
2. 20:24 - Eric, you mentioned that at the end of Acts 13, we see that they are stirring up persecution against Paul and Barnabus, but they moved on filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. Can we talk about that for a second? How do you develop that mindset and confidence to not get discouraged?
3. 26:15 - CQ: Why is Paul mentioned but not Barnabus when it comes to the stoning?
4. 27:58 - You both talked about the role of the speaker and brought out an important point about how the speaker has an important responsibility to consider how their message will be received. What is the role of a listener in those situations and how much should we put on ourselves to know what our audience is thinking?

1. CQ: Shows like The Chosen and House of David often add things that are not in scripture.
1. Is this a case of "sanctified imagination" or altering the word of the Lord? 
2. As followers of Jesus, should we point nonbelievers to shows like this if they are resistant to opening up the Bible as an introduction to Christ.

Conclusion/Celebration - 46:43

Baptisms this past weekend