August 6, 2017

The Storyteller and Our Decisions

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Series: His Story, Our Story Topic: Exposition Passage: Acts 16:6–19

Acts 16:6-19: The Storyteller and Our Decisions

     Introduction

     Principles of Godly Decision-Making

          Keep it Moving/Just Do Something

          Remember the Storyteller

          Engage Trusted Voices

     The Bottom Line

Discipleship group questions

Equip

  • Read aloud the text from Sunday (Acts 16:6-19). What do you remember most from the teaching?
  • Consider the most recent “big” decision you had to make. Describe your decision-making process. How does it compare to the principles discussed on Sunday? What might you do differently in the future?
  • Would you add anything to the “principles for godly decision-making” discussed on Sunday?

Encourage

  • Read Romans 8:28-30 aloud together. Discuss the following statements: “God’s agenda is focused on our growth in godliness, faith, dependence, etc. and the good of others … whereas our agenda is often focused elsewhere.” How have you seen that conflict of agendas play out in your own story?
  • Read Acts 20:22-24 aloud together. Discuss the following statements: “Easy isn’t always best and oftentimes the harder path is precisely where God is leading us.” Agree? Disagree? Give illustrations from your own life.

Challenge

  • Are you currently feeling “stuck” in the midst of a hard decision? What might it look like to “just do something”?
  • Where are you currently avoiding the input of others in your own decision making? What counsel could you seek out from your Discipleship Group here and now?
  • End your time by praying into the various decisions that have been discussed during your time together. Be specific in seeking God’s guidance for one another.

 

other sermons in this series

Sep 3

2017

To Be Continued

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Passage: Acts 20–28 Series: His Story, Our Story

Aug 27

2017

Riots in Ephesus

Passage: Acts 19:1–41 Series: His Story, Our Story

Aug 20

2017

Conflict in Corinth

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Passage: Acts 18:1–17 Series: His Story, Our Story