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Small Group Questions
- What stood out to you in this passage or from Sundays sermon?
- Why did Peter tell Aeneas, “Jesus Christ maketh thee whole.”
- Acts 9:36 is the only place in the New Testament where the feminine for for the Greek word for disciple is used. What does this tell us about the Dorcas’ reputation?
- Drocas was full of good works and charity. Why should this be an important part of our lives? What impacts do these things have on other people, our ourselves and on the kingdom of God?
- The Jewish laws were something that God had fulfilled in Christ (Matt. 5:17-20). While these laws were God-given, it is not unusual for Christians to have man made rules and regulations that prevent us from reaching out to people different than us. What are some that come to mind? Why do we abide by them? Have you ever experienced criticism for going against them?
- Both Cornelius and Peter are responsive to the Spirits prompting in their life. Do you believe that God is at work in your life leading you to connect with other people? Are or are you not responding? Why?
- The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Was calling someone a Christian a compliment back then? What is a Christian?
