Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

What Do You Do While You Wait on the Lord?

1. ACCEPT it. (Acts 1:12)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 1:12-26

1. Why does the Lord make us wait on him so often? Why doesn't He just grant our requests NOW?
    
2. If the OT (Old Testament) predicted Judas would betray Jesus, did Judas have a choice? Is he guilty or just a puppet?
    
3. Why did the disciples feel the need to replace Judas? Why not just go with "11 strong" (the remaining apostles)?
    
4. What do you think the disciples were praying about (Acts 1:14)?

Breakout Questions:

For what are you waiting on the Lord right now?

You Have Been Given a Mission:

1. You have the MESSAGE : Be CONFIDENT ! (Acts 1:1-5)

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

1. Why did the disciples ask what they asked in Acts 1:6? Why do you think God wants such a long gap between the first and second coming of Jesus Christ? Why didn't the Father just have the Son establish His kingdom right then and there?
2. What is the connection between receiving Jesus' power and being Jesus' witnesses? How do you know if you are working in the Holy Spirit's power or working in your own?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for HBC as a church to stay on mission - and specifically, by name, each member of the breakout group to grow as a powerful witness in their personal "Jerusalem".

You Have Been Given a Mission:

1. You have the MESSAGE : Be CONFIDENT ! (Acts 1:1-5)

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

1. Why did the disciples ask what they asked in Acts 1:6? Why do you think God wants such a long gap between the first and second coming of Jesus Christ? Why didn't the Father just have the Son establish His kingdom right then and there?
2. What is the connection between receiving Jesus' power and being Jesus' witnesses? How do you know if you are working in the Holy Spirit's power or working in your own?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for HBC as a church to stay on mission - and specifically, by name, each member of the breakout group to grow as a powerful witness in their personal "Jerusalem".

The Divine Design of Jesus Christ's Church:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 1:1-8, Matthew 16:13-18

1. Who did people think Jesus was? Why did they think He was Someone to usher in the Messiah, but not the Messiah Himself? Why do you think people have wrong views about Jesus today, despite what the Bible actually reveals (Hint: read verse 17)?
    
2. What did Jesus mean by "on this rock I will build my church"? What is the rock? (Hint: read Ephesians 2:20)
    
3. Explain the phrase "the gates of hell shall not prevail against it". What practical effect should that have on your faith?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for this to be a big year of growth for our church.

The Divine Design of Jesus Christ's Church:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 1:1-8, Matthew 16:13-18

1. Who did people think Jesus was? Why did they think He was Someone to usher in the Messiah, but not the Messiah Himself? Why do you think people have wrong views about Jesus today, despite what the Bible actually reveals (Hint: read verse 17)?
    
2. What did Jesus mean by "on this rock I will build my church"? What is the rock? (Hint: read Ephesians 2:20)
    
3. Explain the phrase "the gates of hell shall not prevail against it". What practical effect should that have on your faith?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for this to be a big year of growth for our church.

P.S. : Be the Church!

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28

1. Review the "problem people" in verse 14. Have you had a tendency to treat all "problem people" the same? If so, how can you grow in this area?
    
2. Describe the difference between being thankful FOR all circumstances and being thankful IN all circumstances (v18). Give examples.
    
3. How do people quench the Spirit (v19)? How do people grieve the Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another. Confess any sin struggle.

P.S. : Be the Church!

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28

1. Review the "problem people" in verse 14. Have you had a tendency to treat all "problem people" the same? If so, how can you grow in this area?
    
2. Describe the difference between being thankful FOR all circumstances and being thankful IN all circumstances (v18). Give examples.
    
3. How do people quench the Spirit (v19)? How do people grieve the Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another. Confess any sin struggle.

My Part of the Peace Plan:

1. LABOR . (1 Thes 5:12)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

1. Summarize and briefly define the 3 job descriptions of church leaders and the 3 job descriptions of church members that Paul lays out in this passage.
    
2. Is Paul directing these verses about "living in peace" towards the church leaders or the church members? Why do you think that is?
    
3. What causes churches to lose the peace? How can your small group help prevent that?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for the leadership of the church, specifically that we would stay on mission.

My Part of the Peace Plan:

1. LABOR . (1 Thes 5:12)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

1. Summarize and briefly define the 3 job descriptions of church leaders and the 3 job descriptions of church members that Paul lays out in this passage.
    
2. Is Paul directing these verses about "living in peace" towards the church leaders or the church members? Why do you think that is?
    
3. What causes churches to lose the peace? How can your small group help prevent that?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for the leadership of the church, specifically that we would stay on mission.

Do I Have to Fear God's Judgment?:

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

1. Do you ever fear God's judgment? Has this passage changed your outlook?
    
2. What are the differences Paul uses to contrast God's people / the world? Explain what they mean.
    
3. In verse 11, Paul said this section is to encourage one another. How does this teaching on the Day of the Lord encourage believers? How does it encourage you personally?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another


Children's Questions:

1. Explain to your kids what the "Day of the Lord" means. Why is God going to punish those who have rejected Him?
    
2. Explain why believers in Jesus should not fear punishment from God. (Hint: God punished Jesus for my sins, so He is not going to punish me, too!)