Series: Go and Tell
Title: The Isolationist Church
Acts 1:8 NKJV
8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be [a]witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Point #1: ISOLATIONIST CHURCHES
Point #2: THE GOSPEL IS BOTH A PROCLAMATION AND A DEMONSTRATION
Matthew 5:16 NKJV
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.
Point #3: HOW CAN I TELL THEM?
1 Peter 2:11-12 MSG
11-12 Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life in your neighborhood so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.
Talk It Over Questions
1. What stood out to you the most from this week’s sermon, and why do you think it hit you that way?
2. Last week in Table Groups we shared our salvation stories. If you didn’t get to share yours, take a few minutes to share it now. If you did, share one way God continues to write your story today.
3. Who is God putting on your heart to “Go & Tell” this week—and what is one practical step you can take toward that conversation?
4. Throughout this series, what has challenged or stretched your faith the most? How has God used that challenge to grow you?
5. When you read Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15–18, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:13–15, and Isaiah 6:8, what themes stand out to you? What specific action or obedience do these verses stir in your heart?
Ask Your Kids
1. What makes you unique or different from your friends?
2. Why do you think God made everyone different?
3. How can different people work together to make something amazing?
4. Can one small difference really make a big impact? How?
