08.14.22 - Small Group Discussion

The Search

Jesus is what you’re searching for.

  • What did you think of Dan’s story on Sunday? Have you interacted with the Batdorff family in any way?

Read: Acts 16:16-18

  • What does this situation teach us about the power of God?

Read: Acts 16:19-21

  • How do you understand the discrepancy between what got Paul and Silas arrested, and what they were charged with before the city officials?

Read: Acts 16:22-24

  • What is your general reaction when you face hardship? What hardships have you faced?

Read: Acts 16:25-29

  • Did you catch verse 25? What were the other prisoners doing?

  • What can you do to be a witness to others, even in the face of severe hardship?

Read Acts 16:30-34

  • The Philippian jailer and his entire family found what they were searching for, and came to faith in Jesus that night.

  • In what ways do you see people searching for hope/salvation/meaning?

  • In what ways does Jesus satisfy all of those things, and more?

Prayer: Pray that God will enable the members of your group to boldly proclaim Christ by the way they act and speak – just as Paul and Silas did.