Connect Group Discussion Guide

Go the Next Step to Develop a “Rule of Life”

Acts 2:42-47

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Introduction:

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Begin the session with a prayer asking for wisdom, understanding, and openness to God's Word

as you delve into God’s Word and discuss the topic of Developing a “Rule of Life”.

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Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47

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Questions from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality:

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1. What has impacted you most from this course? Briefly explain.

 

**Read Acts 2:42-47

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1. In the book of Acts, we are given a window into the life of the first community of believers

soon after the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost when three thousand people came

to faith in Christ. What speaks to you from this passage?

 

2. Based on this one passage, how would you describe this community’s Rule of Life?

Describe the activities disciplines they intentionally used to grow and mature in Christ.

 

Application:

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1. Which sessions have you found most helpful?

 

2. What positive impact are you experiencing now in your life and/or relationships as a

result of having taken this course?

 

**Remember this principle: Expectations are only valid when they have been mutually agreed

upon. These are the expectations we have a right to expect.

 

3. What might be 1-3 truths or applications that God is inviting you to intentionally focus on

during the next three months?

 

4. What obstacles come to mind when you think of implementing these new learnings from God

into your life? What obstacles might you face if you don’t?

 

5. What one or two steps could you take to overcome the obstacles you just identified?

 

6. After your time alone, get into groups of two, and share what you discovered.

 

Final Group Time:

 

- As a result of this course, I am beginning to realize...

 

- What is one hope or dream you have as you go forward from this course?