REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

Topic: “The Power of God”

ICEBREAKER: A big bag of beans

Description: Have a big bag of beans or skittles or something of the like. Begin by passing out 5 beans (or more or less, depending) to each guest. The guests then mingle and talk freely, while the object is to be the one who gets the most beans. To win beans, the other person has to say Yes, No or shake or nod their head. When someone does this, they hand one bean over to the other person. At the end of the time limit, see who has the most beans and that person is the winner.

 

DEFINITIONS:   Mask:   Material worn on the face used to cover, conceal, or disguise.

                         

Text:  Acts 2:1-

 

Questions: 

1.  What were the disciples waiting for and where were they waiting?

     a. Bethlehem for a new theology

     b. Jericho for the walls to come down

     c. Jerusalem for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit

     d. Massillon for the Tigers to win

2.  Why would it to have been scary for the disciples to wait in       

     Jerusalem?

3.  Beside speaking in tongues what was different about the Apostle 

     Peter after the Holy Spirit came?

4.  How do most unsaved old friends and coworkers respond when

     someone changes because of an encounter with God?   

a.     This is just a phase

b.     Confusion because things aren’t the same

c.     Happy for you

5.  What has been the biggest change in your life since you have

     encountered God’s Spirit?

6.  Peter shared his faith publicly and 3000 received Christ.  What

     would keep you from sharing your faith with those around you?

7.  If you could wear a mask of God’s power and no one would judge

     you based on your past, what would you like to do for God?