- What stood out to you most from the sermon?Where do you currently feel most in need of God’s presence—holiness, power, or grace?
- God’s Timing & Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4) -Why is it significant that the Holy Spirit came during Pentecost (a harvest festival)? What do wind and fire reveal about God’s character and presence? How does it change your perspective to know that God’s presence is now available to all believers, not just a few?
- The New Covenant (Holiness, Power, Grace) -How does the truth that “God is now near” challenge your daily life? Why do you think God empowered ordinary, unqualified people (like the disciples)? Where do you feel unqualified in God’s Kingdom? What would it look like for you to say “yes” to God despite your past
- The Gospel Response (Acts 2:37–41) -Why are repentance and baptism essential responses to the gospel? How would you explain the gospel simply to someone else?
- The Holy Spirit as a Person Why is it important that the Holy Spirit is a person and not just a force? How do you personally relate to the Holy Spirit right now? What would it look like to grow in relationship with Him this week?
- Spirit-Filled Community (Acts 2:42–47) -Which of these practices stands out to you most: teaching, fellowship, meals, prayer, generosity? Which one is hardest for you to live out? Why? How can your group better reflect this kind of Spirit-filled community?
- Where is God inviting you to be more available, open, or willing? What is one step you will take this week to respond?
- End in prayer: Pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Pray for boldness and openness. Pray for your group to become a Spirit-filled community. Pray for other needs of the community. Pray for your FRANCES.
