LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
Why Are Only Some Prayers Answered?
Acts 12:1-19

1. How should we respond when we think evil is winning?
   

2. What is remarkable about the events surrounding Peter’s rescue?
   

3. What does it say about God’s plan that James is martyred and Peter rescued even though they were both in Jesus’ inner circle?
   

4. The disciples are praying fervently for Peter but don’t believe it when their prayers are answered. Do we believe our prayers will be answered?
   

5. Discuss how God’s will differs from Herod’s will in this story.
   

6. How could Peter sleep so soundly even though he was sentenced to death?
   

7. Why are some prayers answered and some are not?
   

8. Why should our faith in Jesus supersede the events that surround us?
   

9. How does the sovereign will of God enter into our prayer life?