• What is our appropriate expectation and response to the Truth, King Jesus?
• How can we/I handle our authority and obligation as King Jesus's belongings within our family, with our relatives, friends, and in our church community?
• What steps will you take to be the faithful Truth-Teller and Truth-Bearer for King Jesus?

1. Thank God for the spread of the Word of God and the growth of Churches in China!  How can we continue to pray for and support the missions in China?
2. Reflect on your journey of faith in the Lord and on how God has used His Word to convict you and to draw you to Himself. Thank God for His Eternal Word, the Word of Life! 
3. How may we continue to be nurtured by the Word of God and to share His Word far and wide? 

• Have you ever felt compassion towards someone or towards a cause and subsequently, you did something about it? Share what happened.
• What does it mean to be a labourer in God's harvest field?
• Commit yourself and the Cell Group to pray for the outreach ministries and missions of the church and pray especially for more workers to be sent into the harvest fields. 

• What does Paul mean when he refers to believers as “jars of clay”?
• How can the paradox of weak yet strong, dying yet living, decaying yet transforming, be evident in your life?
• How does Paul’s attitude towards his sufferings teach us about resilience and faith?

• How would you rate your commitment to mission and outreach in 2024?
• What will you do with the rest of this year to be obedient to our God-given mission?

• Why is the doctrine of God’s providence very practical in life’s storms? Why is a denial of it a serious error?
• Did Paul anchor his faith in facts or feelings (Acts 27:25)? Why is this important in order to live a life that glorifies God and receives His comfort and joy?
• How can your response to different circumstances in life point others to God?

• God is sovereign and He alone determines the destiny of those who choose to do His will. How does this encourage you to persevere in doing God’s will even through tough and trying circumstances?
• Suffering is not inconsistent with the sovereignty of God. Share the times when God had sustained you by His grace when you chose to do His will.    
• How much are you prepared to suffer and to sacrifice for the sake of bringing the gospel to the lost?

Paul was caught between the religious and civil powers, hostile and friendly, Jerusalem and Rome. He found himself helpless, hopeless and vulnerable. Completely isolated, his only source of strength was the Lord Jesus and His promise.

1. How might this challenge our view of God and the way of God? Share your own story. 
2. What is your reflection on the interplay between God’s sovereign plans and human action?
3. In what way can you embrace your vulnerability as you go in peace to love and serve the Lord?

• How do you see your personal story (how you live your life) as part of the greater story of what God is doing in the world?
• With whom might God want you to share this?

1. Share an example of when you were deeply affected by someone else’s suffering. What does it show about your relationship?
2. How true is it that willingness to suffer for God is correlated to (or proportional to) the degree of our love for Him?
3. If it is heartbreaking to choose between pleasing God and pleasing our family and friends, how can I cope with such heartbreak? How can I not cause others such heartbreak?

1. “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, ¹⁹ serving the Lord with all humility and with tears (love) and with trials (sacrifice) that happened to me through the plots of the Jews”
   
   Question: How important is it for church leaders to be authentic, humble, loving and sacrificial?
    
2. “I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish the race and complete the task that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” 
   
   Question:  What are some of your goals in life? And how can you make “making Christ known to others” be a part of your goal in life?

• God did extraordinary miracles through Paul in verse 11. What was the purpose of these miracles?
• How had the Jewish exorcists misunderstood the power of God in verses 13-16? 
• Why did the humiliation of Sceva’s sons have such a wide-reaching effect on the Ephesians in verses 17-20?

• Reflect on who were the mentors in your life. How have you grown and developed under their mentorship?
• Having been mentored by someone, how have you yourself become a mentor to others?
• Are there aspects of your life where you think you can benefit from having a mentor? How would you go about finding a mentor and start the mentoring process?

1. Do you prioritise being with God over doing for God? How would this affect your ministry involvement?
2. How does the assurance of the Lord’s sovereign plan affect your attitude and approach towards evangelism and discipleship?

• Which aspects of your life outside of church should you bring before God so that they may be sanctified and transformed by the Holy Spirit?
• Think of at least 1 non-Christian in your sphere of influence. What points of contact could you use to share the gospel with this person?

• Have you ever witnessed a Christian whose lifestyle and behaviour contradicts his or her Christian faith/confession? How would such a person cause a non-believer to be stumbled or be confused?
• What are some "accusations" levelled against Christians by society at large? In what ways has it been challenging for you to live out your Christian faith in communities outside church, e.g. workplace, school, among family and relatives, etc.
• Is there a situation in your life that requires a miraculous escape or breakthrough? Share with your cell group to pray for you.

Church Father John Chrysostom called the book of Acts, “The Gospel of the Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit is on every page of this book. Again the Holy Spirit guided and led Paul and his missionary companions to the New World (Europe). The same Holy Spirit is guiding and leading in your life too.

1. Where might the Holy Spirit be calling you to invest your time or blocking you from investing your time? What one step will you take this week in obedience to the Holy Spirit?
2. The Holy Spirit sent Paul to Lydia. Is there someone the Holy Spirit is sending you to share the Word of God? Share with the group what you will do about it. 
3. What will you do to embody the practice of Hospitality as a disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ? 

1. Should we expect that some will disagree and part ways with us? How should we handle ourselves and view this reality in a positive and God-honouring way?
2. How can we build genuine Christian unity with other believers while recognising our differences?

• What do you value in the way the Jerusalem Council communicated their decision to the Gentile Christians in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia?
• How can you personally apply what you learn from the way the Jerusalem Council communicated their decision to the Gentile Christians, to our present church context? 

• In what ways have you experienced God’s grace breaking and healing you?
• How does a deeper understanding of grace change the way you will share the gospel with non-believers?

1. What difference will we see if the youth are all actively involved and serving in the church today?
2. What practical steps can you take to support and empower the youth in our church?

1. Have you tried to find "common grounds" with a non-believer in order to share the gospel message? Or, how do you bring in the subject of Jesus in your conversations with non-Christian friends?
2. How would you like to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ in the next 5 years? 
3. How can your Cell Group community help you get there?

• How might pride or prejudice be keeping us from reaching out to some non-believers in our sphere of influence?
• What steps can you take to overcome this and witness boldly to them?

The Holy Spirit will be with us to face the opposition and turn it into opportunities. As members of the Church of Christ, we are not meant to be passive but to actively proclaim the life-changing message of the gospel. Like apostles Paul and Barnabas, our confidence is in God's power to fulfil His promises, not in human optimism. 

1. What resonates with you most in Acts 13:1-12? How can you fearlessly share the message of the gospel in your everyday interactions?
2. Reflect and discuss the importance of sending and supporting missionaries to spread the gospel. How can you tangibly contribute to the Mission (even if you cannot go)?
3. Is Mission possible for you? Share your testimony. 

1. Sleep Tight — If you are not sleeping well each night, reflect deeper on whether there are concerns and worries of life that are ‘stressing’ you. If so, what would it take for you to surrender these to the Lord’s sovereign purposes?
2. Trust God — Do you see God’s purpose over the major events that have happened in your life? How much of your weekly schedules and activities are aligned with God’s purposes for your life?
3. Pray Hard — What are some things you used to pray for that you have stopped praying? What are some things God is impressing upon you to persevere in praying and interceding for?

• How can you learn to see God’s grace in your circumstances or the people around you?

• Who in your family, church and community can you encourage this week?

• In what ways have we neglected communion with God?
• In what ways have we neglected communion with fellow believers?
• How will we reach out to those who aren’t experiencing such communion (Christians and non-Christians) and welcome them to share in what we have received?

• According to Jesus in John 16:7-13, in what ways does the Holy Spirit help us as followers of Christ?
• What does it mean for you to "testify to the truth in humility, faith and love"? How would that look like in your present station of life?

In light of Peter’s message to Cornelius and his household, as well as the 3 points highlighted in today’s sermon, please discuss the following:

1. Have you attempted to share the gospel with your non-Christian family members, friends, or colleagues?  If you have, please share your experience. If you have not, what could be the reason?
2. Share a specific instance, if any, where you struggled to share the gospel with someone who is culturally different from you. What can you learn from this?
3. Are you aware of any prejudices you may have? How can you overcome them?
4. How are you partnering the Holy Spirit in your witness for Christ?

The Holy Spirit has descended upon believers in Jerusalem (Acts 2), Samaria (Acts 8), and now on Gentiles in Caesarea (Acts 10).  Act 10  illustrates the breaking down of barriers between different races and cultures which emphasises the universality of God's love and the inclusive nature of the gospel message. 

• Reflect on your own life - are there any racial, cultural, or social barriers that are hindering you from sharing the gospel with others? Have you unintentionally drawn lines that separate you from certain people? (Remember, Jesus' love knows no boundaries and can overcome all barriers.)
• Do you believe God is calling you to share the truth about Jesus with those around you? What fears or concerns are holding you back from fulfilling this calling? (Trust in the power of Jesus' love to conquer any obstacles in your path and empower you to spread the message of salvation to all.)

• How does your life display the fruit of genuine conversion?
• With whom (try to think of some “unlikely” persons) does God want you to share the good news of Jesus?

• Has the Holy Spirit ever prompted you to witness to someone or told you to do something? What did you do?
• The Ethiopian eunuch faced many obstacles, prejudices and inconveniences in order to worship God in Jerusalem. How does this challenge your own attitudes, your need for conveniences and personal expectations when it comes to worshipping God in church?

• Have you experienced any form of persecution as a Christian in your journey thus far? If so, how did you feel and how did you respond?
• Do you fear death? Are you ready to face death because of your faith in Christ? If not, what would it take for you to be ready?
• Who are the ‘Samaritans’ in our lives, people whom we despise, look down upon, and consider as our enemies? How can we reach out to them with the good news of salvation through Christ?

• Where and how is God asking you to be a witness for Him?
• How does God want you to speak and act against falsehood and evil?
• How does God want you to speak and act for the/His truth?

• Jesus revealed Himself as the Sovereign King who remains in control despite the circumstances. How does this truth affect you?
• How is Mark 11:1-11 confronting you in your response to Jesus’ kingship over your life today?

• What kind of glory are you currently pursuing? What form of sacrificial service is God leading you to, so that you may receive something better?

• What does Christ's sacrificial death on the cross mean to you?
• Why do some people think sin is harmless, even something to be enjoyed? 
• What can you do to encourage someone who is living in darkness to come to the Light? 
• Are there things in your life you need to change in order to live in the Light? How is God glorified in your life?

• "Zeal" is defined as great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective (Oxford Dictionary). What are the things that you are zealous for? Why do you think those things are worth your zeal? How do those things compare to the eternal goodness of the Word of God, which is more to be desired than gold? (Psalm 19:10)
• Jesus demonstrated his fury at the sin of idolatry and his zeal for God’s house by cleansing the temple. How does knowing the character of Jesus impact your spiritual life, and in what ways can you be more zealous for the house of God?
• Jesus spoke about his death and resurrection as the sign of his authority. In what ways can you share with others the evidence concerning his death and resurrection during this Easter? (This resource might help)

• What earthly concerns or pursuits are keeping you from whole-heartedly following Christ?
• What steps can you take, perhaps with the help of others in the church community, to overcome these hindrances to faithful discipleship?

• When have you felt God pleased with you? Aside from righteousness in Christ, how can we please God?
• How can the Church be counter-cultural in today's Singapore to usher in the Kingdom of God?

• What did the apostles do when they encountered the needs of the early church? How did they respond? How often do we make decisions in the same way? Share your personal experiences. 
• How can we, the Body of Christ, the church, continue to prioritize prayer and the Word of God? Share how you will continue to prioritize your personal life (including your family) for the communal life of the church.  
• The church is not an entity outside of us, but rather we are part of the church. Share how you will serve, instead of being served, within the Body of Christ for the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 

1. One of the things this passage highlights is 'acting holy’ before others vs ‘actual holiness’ before God (“You shall be holy, for I am holy” Lev 19:2; 1 Pet 1:16). How did Ananias and Sapphira’s deaths change the way believers and pre-believers view God and the Church?
2. Have you ever felt unappreciated and taken for granted when you served in church? How do we balance these feelings with the fact that we are not to seek recognition from others but only from God who sees all things, and to serve and give purely out of love for God and for others without expecting anything in return?
3. “When you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else” (Oswald Chambers). To what extent do you agree with this statement? How can fearing God in our hearts dispel the fear of other things in our lives?

1. Let people know that we are Christians
2. Live differently, and bring light into darkness
3. Speak up for biblical truth and share the good news of Jesus Christ
4. Prayerfully reach out even to those who are not open or seeking

Which of the above are you currently doing? How can you move on to the next step(s)?

• What are some things that you have asked God for in your prayers? What are some spiritual blessings that would want to receive from God?
• What are some things that you feel you need to give up or change in order to follow Jesus more faithfully?

• How have Acts 2:42-47 and John 15:12-13 affected your attitude towards giving?
• What might it mean for you (or your group) to take more seriously the example of fellowship found in Acts 2:42-47?
• How can you be intentional about spending time with one another?

• Which of the witnessing approaches presented by Mark Mittelberg are you most suited for?
• How will you be on mission for God in the coming week?