Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

Review Matthew 10:24 | John 13:16 | John 15:20

Why do people hate the gospel?

Three signs of authentic faith

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 5:33-42

1. What exactly caused the huge backlash in verse Acts 5:33? Can you share a time someone hated you (or hates you now) because you’re a Christian? How did/do you handle it?

2. What do you think Gamaliel (Acts 5:34-39) really believed? Why do you think that? What do you think about his advice to the council?

3. In Acts 5:41, why were the disciples rejoicing? Why is that a cause for celebration? Be honest - do you celebrate hardship? How can you begin to rejoice over suffering if you haven’t already?

Breakout Questions:

1. Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another.

Because He is Magnificent and He is Creator. (Ps 96:4-6)

Because He is Sovereign and He is Judge. (Ps 96:10)

Because He is Righteous and He is Faithful. (Ps 96:13)

Mark Ort - Elder HBCPN

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 96

1. Why does Harvest Bible Chapel place such an emphasis on high impact worship services?

2. What is meant by 'ascribe to the Lord'? Why would God want people to recite His attributes?

3. How are worship and evangelism related? And what steps can you take to share the gospel with more confidence and with more frequency?

4. What obstacles are holding you back from passionately worshiping the Lord? How can you overcome these obstacles?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Because He is Magnificent and He is Creator. (Ps 96:4-6)

Because He is Sovereign and He is Judge. (Ps 96:10)

Because He is Righteous and He is Faithful. (Ps 96:13)

Mark Ort - Elder HBCPN

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 96

1. Why does Harvest Bible Chapel place such an emphasis on high impact worship services?

2. What is meant by 'ascribe to the Lord'? Why would God want people to recite His attributes?

3. How are worship and evangelism related? And what steps can you take to share the gospel with more confidence and with more frequency?

4. What obstacles are holding you back from passionately worshiping the Lord? How can you overcome these obstacles?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Review:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 5:12-32

1.  In Acts 5:1-11, God dealt with sin. What effect did this have on non-believers (Acts 5:13)? What does this say about the mentality of a church that is “just going after numbers”, that is, just wants to bring in as many people as possible?

2. Compare Peter’s sermon in Acts 5:29-32 with his sermon (to the same audience) in Acts 4:8-12. What is the difference? What does this say about how you should witness?

3. Share something crazy God called you to do. How did you know that was what He wanted? Why did you think it was crazy at the time? How did obedience work out for you?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Review:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 5:12-32

1.  In Acts 5:1-11, God dealt with sin. What effect did this have on non-believers (Acts 5:13)? What does this say about the mentality of a church that is “just going after numbers”, that is, just wants to bring in as many people as possible?

2. Compare Peter’s sermon in Acts 5:29-32 with his sermon (to the same audience) in Acts 4:8-12. What is the difference? What does this say about how you should witness?

3. Share something crazy God called you to do. How did you know that was what He wanted? Why did you think it was crazy at the time? How did obedience work out for you?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Review:

Review Matthew 6:2

Review Numbers 32:33

Review 1 Peter 4:17 | 1 Cor 5:11-13 | 1 Cor 11:30 | 1 John 5:16

Review 1 Tim 5:12 | Prov 28:13

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 5:1-11

1. What was Ananias and Sapphira’s sin? What was the real issue? How do we know it’s not about the amount of money given? (hint: see Acts 5:4)

2. Do you think Ananias and Sapphira were true believers in Jesus Christ? Why or why not? What difference does it make in understanding the passage?

3. *What lesson does this passage teach about God’s attitude towards sin in the church

4. How should church leaders (elders) address unrepentant sin in the church? See also 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 and 1 Peter 4:17.

5. *Do God’s actions seem extreme in this passage to you, considering the nature of the offense? Why did God deal with this sin so personally, abruptly, and definitively?

Breakout Questions:

This passage is a reminder of how vital this breakout time is. Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another. Sin and hypocrisy are serious matters to God. Make them serious to you.

Review:

Review Matthew 6:2

Review Numbers 32:33

Review 1 Peter 4:17 | 1 Cor 5:11-13 | 1 Cor 11:30 | 1 John 5:16

Review 1 Tim 5:12 | Prov 28:13

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 5:1-11

1. What was Ananias and Sapphira’s sin? What was the real issue? How do we know it’s not about the amount of money given? (hint: see Acts 5:4)

2. Do you think Ananias and Sapphira were true believers in Jesus Christ? Why or why not? What difference does it make in understanding the passage?

3. *What lesson does this passage teach about God’s attitude towards sin in the church

4. How should church leaders (elders) address unrepentant sin in the church? See also 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 and 1 Peter 4:17.

5. *Do God’s actions seem extreme in this passage to you, considering the nature of the offense? Why did God deal with this sin so personally, abruptly, and definitively?

Breakout Questions:

This passage is a reminder of how vital this breakout time is. Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another. Sin and hypocrisy are serious matters to God. Make them serious to you.

Review:

The Power of Unity is displayed in an Unselfish church. (Acts 4:32)

See John 17:21

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Encouragement is:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 4:32-37

1. How does selfishness destroy unity? How does focusing on Jesus squelch selfishness? (Acts 4:32-33)

2. What are creative ways YOU can give to the mission, locally and abroad? Sell something, earn money on the side, etc? (Acts 4:34-35)

3. How can you set an example like Barnabas without (pridefully) drawing attention to yourself? (Acts 4:36-37)

Breakout Questions:

Pray for unity at HBCPN! Specifically that we:

• Stay focused on the mission.
• Cultivate an attitude of giving, not taking.
• Set an example for other believers. 

Review:

The Power of Unity is displayed in an Unselfish church. (Acts 4:32)

See John 17:21

Review and listen to the I Want to Give Sermon Series

Encouragement is:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 4:32-37

1. How does selfishness destroy unity? How does focusing on Jesus squelch selfishness? (Acts 4:32-33)

2. What are creative ways YOU can give to the mission, locally and abroad? Sell something, earn money on the side, etc? (Acts 4:34-35)

3. How can you set an example like Barnabas without (pridefully) drawing attention to yourself? (Acts 4:36-37)

Breakout Questions:

Pray for unity at HBCPN! Specifically that we:

• Stay focused on the mission.
• Cultivate an attitude of giving, not taking.
• Set an example for other believers. 

Review:

I Want to Be Bold for Jesus.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 4:23-31

1. Why do you think Peter and John went straight to their friends (Acts 4:23)? What does this say about the purpose and importance of Christian fellowship?

2. Why did their prayer mention creation (Acts 4:24)? Why did they mention that in praying in the aftermath of persecution?

3. *How does the verse they quoted (Psalm 2:1-2) apply to Jesus and their current situation? What does this tell you about why knowing God’s Word is important?

4. *How does understanding God’s sovereignty help us in persecution (Acts 4:28)?

5. What signs does God give us today to confirm His message (Acts 4:30-31)?

Breakout Questions:
Pray specifically for boldness.