1. Connect

Where have you seen God working this past week or is there anything you'd like to thank Him for?

Are you carrying any burdens or facing any challenges?

Give thanks for what God has done and pray for one another.

 

2. Review

What do you remember from the previous passage?

How did you apply what you learned?

Did you share that passage or the message of the gospel with anyone?

3. New Bible Passage - Acts 2:36-41

additional passage (optional): Acts 16:22-34

First, tell the story in your own words.

Then, read the passage from the Bible two times. (ask others to read if comfortable)

Discuss these questions:

• What does it teach us about God?
• What does it teach us about people?
• What else stands out to you?

 

Explore More (optional):

What does it mean that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah (Acts 2:36)?

Lord: He is King. You are willing to obey Him in all areas of your life.

Messiah: He alone is the promised Savior who can rescue us from our sins and give us eternal life.

What is baptism? 

Romans 6:3-4 Baptism is a symbol that we have died to our old life and been raised to a new life In Jesus.

Why should we be baptized? 

Receiving baptism means we have Identified Jesus as our Lord.

Who should be baptized? 

Everyone who repents and believes in Jesus as Savior and Lord.

How should we be baptized? 

Matthew 3:16 Jesus went down into the water.

 

4. Practice

Practice retelling the Bible story in your own words.

5. Live it Out

What do you think you should do based on what you learned from this passage?

 

6. Pass it On

Is there anyone you could talk with this week about this passage or the message of the gospel?

Is there anyone you could invite to meet with you to read the Bible and discover Jesus?