April 23 - Ascended & Seated

Acts 1:1-11

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

Icebreaker idea

What is one thing that has changed over time, in your understanding of the Holy Spirit, as you have grown spiritually and studied God’s Word for yourself?

Talk it over

  • What was one thing from this week’s sermon that impacted/challenged me?

  • Treasuring God: What is God showing me about himself?

  • Being Transformed: How is God challenging me to grow? What is my next step in this area?

  • Loving Others: Who do I have opportunity to live out these truths with this week?

  • Pursuing Unity: How can we take a step in this area, to unite us more closely together?

A way to pray

Encourage a time of open prayer where everyone participates using the “2023 Heart Cries.” (God move, have mercy, help or thanks! )

Maybe it’s, “God, would you move in my heart so that _______. Or “God, have mercy on me when I don’t believe you _______. Or, God help me to know how to live this out with _______ this week . Or maybe, “God, thank you for loving me, even when _______.

Grow GroupsDan Smith2022-23