April 7, 2009

Disciple 1 Group Meeting

Lesson 25 - The Gospel Penetrates the World
April 7, 2009

Gathering and Prayer (5 minutes)
Theme: The Gospel Penetrates the World
Theme Word: Conversion
Scripture: "To Jews and Gentiles alike I gave solemn warning that they should turn from their sins to God and believe in our Lord Jesus." (Acts 20:21 TEV)

Video Segment (20 minutes)
Listen to what the mission of the first generation of Christians was.
Discussion Questions: What aided them in their mission? Why were they persecuted?

Scripture and Study Manual (25 minutes)

Group 1: Compare the results of Paul speaking in Athens versus the results of Paul speaking in Corinth.

Group 2: Give examples of the Gospel penetrating the world.

Group 3: Compare Peter's denial of Jesus to Paul's persecuting the church.

Encounter the Word (25 minutes)

Our Human Condition/Marks of Discipleship (20 minutes)

Read "Our Human Condition". What symbols of God's presence do you see around you in society (as it relate, to the Gospel penetrating the world)? What do you have to offer that could help you relate to other people in witness and converting power?

Closing and Prayer (5 minutes)