Sermon Overview

This Sunday, we jump into the fourth and final section of the book of Acts. The major theme of this section is that The Story Continues. The same Spirit continues to advance the Word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are part of the story God has written and continues to write. Acts 21:1-16 starts off Paul’s journey back to Jerusalem. It’s a crazy section. People around Paul claim to be hearing from the Holy Spirit and do some bizarre things, like tying themselves up with his belt. Paul continues on in the face of it. We are going to take time on Sunday to approach the question of what we do when Christians come to different conclusions while pursuing the will of the same Spirit of God. How do we deal with disagreement? How do we walk in step with the Spirit, or with any confidence that we are actually following Him?

CG Questions

Discussion
What is your favorite quote?

Explanation (Read Acts 21:1-16)
What stands out to you in the text?
What did people continuously tell Paul about going to Jerusalem? Why?
Did Paul agree with his friends about going to Jerusalem? Why?
Why did both sides come to a different conclusion even though they were both hearing the Spirit?
What are some characteristics of how both sides handled their disagreement?

Application
What are some factors that influence how we interpret what God says to us?
Have you ever had a disagreement with another Christian? How did you handle it?
What can we learn from this text about handling disagreements in a Gospel-Centered way?

Church-wide Prayer

RHC Leaders – Chuy & Karla Rodríguez
Community Group + Missional Initiatives – Southern Ave Community: Reaching the Capitol Heights neighborhood
Churches We Support – Village South (Belfast, Ireland)
Governing Authorities – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton