1. How was your experience in our first day at our new location? Share.
2. Who was Paul? Discuss his character, history, and conversion.
3. In relating to Paul, share with one another some of the highlights of your conversion experience.
4. What type of false teaching was Paul referring to in Galatians 1? What would be some examples of this type of false teaching today?
5. Why do so many believe that salvation is by their own works when the Bible says it is by grace alone? Do you ever struggle with this belief? Share.

1. What is the primary task of the “pastor” according to scripture? Support with scripture.
2. Do you believe Emmaus has been faithful in “preaching the word”? Be honest. Why or why not?
3. Have you daily been living with a holy reverence for Gods word? Why? Share.
4. How has your recent desire for God and his holiness been for you? Have you grown tired and slack in your faith? Or are you going strong? Share, encourage, and support.
5. What are the top 3 prerequisites for preparing to listen to a sermon? Support and share.

1. What are the three spheres of biblical jurisdiction and what are the primary responsibility of each?
2. What does a biblical family look like in practical application? Briefly define the role of the father, mother, and children. Support with scripture.
3. What practical actions can parents do on a regular basis to help shape the hearts of their children? Share.
4. How are you currently doing in your walk? Do you have any unconfessed sin you would be willing to share with your group?
5. How can your group pray for you this week?

1. What was your initial response to hearing the news that children’s ministry as we know it will end? Why?
2. What are the biblical reasons for this change? Support with scripture.
3. What needs to change in order to properly function as a multi-generational church?
4. How are you currently doing in your biblical family role (I.e. Husband, Wife, Child, etc)?
5. What is your biggest concern with this transition? Share with one another.

1. Which of the 7 points about accountability stood out to you the most in the sermon? Why?

2. What Christian relationship do you believe you are most accountable to (outside of Christ)? Spouse, Father, Child, Brother/Sister in Christ? Why do you think you have the most accountability to this person? How are you doing according to the sermon’s 7 points?

3. What do you think defines when and how to confront another believer if you see him/her in sin? Share and support with scripture.

4. What guidelines should be used on forgiving others? What should constitute as a legitimate reason to forgive someone?

5. Do you actively engage in biblical counsel with fellow believers? Share your experiences. If not, why not?

1. Why is properly understanding the doctrine of election so important to effective evangelism?
2. Why is understanding the specific order or steps involved in salvation so important to effective evangelism?
3. Why is understanding God’s sovereignty important in the process of evangelism.
4. Have you ever felt the desire or need to alter the gospel when sharing it? Why or why not?
5. Can you identify (a) select person(s) that God has brought into your life to evangelize to? Who? Have you been evangelizing or do you need to start?

1. What are the proper motivations for evangelism? List and share. What are some improper motivations for evangelism? List and share.
2. How would you respond to an unbeliever if they were to ask you the question “what is the gospel?” Keep your answer as brief, yet as thorough, as possible.
3. Compare and contrast the gospel outlined in Luke and Acts with the common American gospel.
4. Recite by memory the GRACE acronym for evangelism.
5. Share evangelism stories from the past few weeks in which you were able to share the gospel.

1. What is evangelism? Define in 1 sentence.
2. How can you “evangelize” on a daily basis? Give specific and practical details. (i.e. work, family, friends)
3. What are some clear signs that one has the gift of evangelism? Do you have this gift? Share.
4. Why should we evangelize? Support with scripture.
5. How can one be tactful and bold, yet gentle and humble in evangelism? Give specific details and examples.