BRIDGES AND ROADS

Acts 11

The gospel builds bridges in the church and roads from the church.

BRIDGES IN THE CHURCH (11:1-18)

Jesus took on our mess and made us clean that we might enter others’ mess to show them Jesus.

The gospel unifies the church.

ROADS FROM THE CHURCH (11:19-30)

You may not be where you wanted to go but you are right where God can use you.

You need not be well-known to make Christ known.

Christians are known for following Christ.

Kingdom-minded churches are filled with Kingdom-minded Christians

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Discussion Guide

Open Up
What is the worst road you have ever driven and why?

Why do you think people say they like Jesus but not the church?

How would people you work with describe a “Christian?”
 

 
Dig In
The Jews in Jerusalem argued about eating with Gentiles. What would something similar people in the church argue about today?

If both sides were to focus on the gospel, would it unify?

Read Romans 12:18. What does it say about being a “bridge-builder” in the church? How does it suggest we do so?

Do you find yourself in a place not by plan or preference? What might be the purpose God has for you there?

How can our church become more kingdom-minded? How can we become more kingdom-minded in our church?

 

Live Out
What must change this week for me to live out being a “Christian” this week?

Pray for 1) our church unity and purpose 2) a person or group of people that need to hear the gospel.