Read: Acts 1:1-26 (The Promise of the Holy Spirt, The Ascension of Jesus, and Matthias Replaces Judas)
Discussion Questions:
Who is Theophilus?
What happened during the 40 days after Jesus was resurrected?
What will be received through the Holy Spirit?
What did Jesus say the disciples would become once they receive the Holy Spirt?
What question did the apostles keep asking Jesus?
What message did the two white-robed men tell the apostles?
Was travel limited during the Sabbath?
What Scripture was fulfilled?
Who was with the apostles the entire time while traveling with Jesus?
Why not stay a group of eleven apostles?
Who is Joseph (called Barsabbas, also known as Justus)?
Who is Matthias?
What prayer was said?
What is casting lots?
Why was Matthias added?
Other Questions to Consider
(After reading each passage identify / discuss in the group):
Who is involved?
How do they respond to God?
What character traits do you notice about them?
What is the significance of their involvement?
What and where is this happening?
What makes what is happening meaningful?
Is there anything special about the location?
What does this tell me about people?
Was there anything in the passage that left you with more questions?
If yes, research your questions/discuss with the group.
Was there anything in the passage that jumped out to you?
How should we live our lives based on this passage?
Biggest takeaway from the passage?
Read: Acts 2:1-47
Is there anything that stands out when reading this passage? Be ready to discuss at the next men’s group.