The First Sermon

Discussion Questions:

1) Was there anything from the sermon or the passage that stuck out to you?

2) Peter told his audience that they were living in the "last days," even though many signs had not yet been fulfilled. How does the awareness that we are living in the end times change the way you approach your daily decisions and priorities?

3) When the crowd heard Peter's message, they were described as being "cut to the heart" rather than simply agreeing intellectually. Can you recall a time when God's truth moved from your head to your heart in a way that demanded action?

4) The believers at Pentecost were mocked and accused of being drunk, yet they continued proclaiming the glories of God. What fears or past experiences of rejection hold you back from sharing your faith, and how might trusting the Holy Spirit's work change your approach?

5) The early church existed not just to gather together but to be sent out, with some going far away and others going next door. Where do you sense God may be calling you to share the good news, and what is one step you could take this week to respond?