Scripture Focus: Acts 17:24-28
"Before we can understand who we are, why we're here, or how we ought to live, we must begin with the most important question of all: Who is God?"
(A.W Tozer)
"God doesn't ask to be at the center because He wants to take away everything you love. He belongs at the center because only then can you begin to love everything else as it was meant to be loved."
(C.S Lewis)
"God doesn't simply want a place in your life. As Creator and Lord, every part of your life already belongs to Him. The invitation is to joyfully recognize His authority over all of it."
(Abraham Kuyper)
Saint Augustine argues that no earthly city (or kingdom or plan) can become the City of God, because the same disordered loves that built Babylon live in the hearts of those trying to replace it.
Closing Benediction
May God our Father, the Creator of all things, be the center of all you are.
May you find rest in His sovereignty, joy in His goodness, and peace in His presence.
And may you never forget: The God who made all things, is never far from you.
In the name of the Father, The Son, And the Holy Spirit
Amen.
Home Group Discussion Questions
Connect (10-15 min)
- How did God show up this week? Where did you see Him active this week?
- What are you thankful for today?
- Anything causing you stress?
Discover (30-45 min)
- Ask – What do you think of when you hear the words “faith foundations?” (have 2 or 3 people answer)
- Have two people read Acts 17:24-29 (leader or a volunteer)
- Retell the scripture in your own words (leader or a volunteer) Any significant details missed?
- What does this passage tell us about God?
- Brandon mentioned “Four Realities about God”: He is 1)Creator of All Things, 2)Creator of All Mankind, 3)The One Who Orders our Lives, and 4) Close to each of us. Which of these realities is most meaningful to you? Why?
- What does this passage tell us about people? consider v. 22-29 as you reply
- Does the passage call you to do anything differently in your life? What is it? Where do you see that in the passage? What will you do about it?
- Brandon wrapped up the message by showing us the three types of responses Paul got there in Athens: 1) Some Mocked – weren’t interested in his message, 2) Some Wanted to Hear More, and 3) Some believed. Where do you find yourself in these options? What brings you there today?
- How can we put these lessons into faithful practice today? How do they relate you this week?
Multiply (10-15 min)
- Who can we tell what we are learning?
- Who can we show kindness to this week?
- How can we pray for each other?
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