The Response
Followers of Jesus step in.
What do you know about The Bystander Effect? Have you ever experienced it, on either side?
On Sunday, Shirley shared a story of how SLCC has been a blessing to other believers in times of crisis. When else have you seen our church respond to emergencies in other places?
Read: Acts 11:19-21
The first church’s mission expanded to include non-Jews. How would you have felt if you were a Jewish Christian? What makes it hard to accept people who are not like us?
Read: Acts 11:22-26
In this passage, the church recognized what God was already doing among them. What kinds of changes or new things do you see God already beginning here at SLCC that we maybe have yet to get on board with?
Read: Acts 27-30
The prophet Agabus warned of the coming famine, and the church responded by raising support for believers in Jerusalem. Are you aware of any churches around the country or around the world who may need our help?
What are you going to do about it?
Read: Matthew 25:34-40
Does this passage encourage you or convict you? Why?
Prayer: Pray for your group to have an opportunity to meet a need together in Jesus’ name!