Week 5: Multiply

Acts 11:19-30; 12:25; 13:1-3

A faithful church will evangelize, disciple, and send people and resources to churches and areas in need.

LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Why is the church in Antioch so significant? From these descriptions, how would you describe the rhythms and priorities of this church?

2. How would most people—even most Christians—describe a “successful” church? How does that desciption compare to the church in Antioch?

3. What keeps churches from sending—people, leaders, and resources—to bless other churches? Why is it critical for churches (like ours) to be generous to other churches, especially those in need?

4. In these passages, what is the relationship between evangelism, discipleship, and the sending of missionaries?

5. In these passages, what is the relationship between prayer, the ministry of God’s Word, and generosity?

6. How does this passage encourage you? How does it challenge you?