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May 23 2021

Series: The Acts of Jesus Through His Church

Speaker: Phillip Carnuccio

May 23, 2021
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Follow Along with the Message


1. Doing Life

As a church family, we care about each other’s lives: what we’re celebrating, what we’re
mourning, what decisions we are praying through, and everything in between (1
Thessalonians 2:8, Romans 12:10, 15). Suggested time: 10-20 minutes
● How are you doing?
● What can you thank God for this week?
● When were you most aware of Jesus’ presence this week? When were you least
aware of Jesus’ presence this week?
● Do you have any practical needs?

2. Jesus Centered

God uses His Word to reveal Himself to us, equip us to live the good life He’s designed
for us, show us our sin, and strengthen us as we follow Him (2 Timothy 3:16-17,
Colossians 1:9-12, and James 1:22-25). Suggested Time: 20-40 minutes

Primary Passages: Acts 13:1-3

● How did the imagery of the Kintsugi pottery representing your life impact you?
(Kintsugi is pottery where the seams of brokenness is actually part of the
strength and beauty of the reformed pottery)
○ Our new seams are built from his wounds showing off the beauty of the
glory of God and are now being places of strength. How does this reality
of our lives impact the way we live out being a church family?

● Over the next few years we as a church will be focusing on two things. One is we
want to grow deeper together so we can become more like Christ.
○ Ways we can grow deeper together is by living out honesty, vulnerability,
transparency, confession, prayer, encouragement, and support. How can
we do this in our LifeGroup?
○ Do any of these areas stick out to you that we need to grow in as a group?
How can we grow in that area?

● Read Acts 13:1-3. The laying on of hands is communal. The people here were
deeply involved in each other's lives. It's a commitment to be transparent in the
family of God. But that is where transformation happens.
○ What areas in your heart do you need to trust God to transform? Write it
down.

● Who are the people you're inviting into your life to help you grow? People to
share and help you look more like Christ.

● Who are the people you are going to? Take time to say them out loud and pray
over them.
● If you have been at Prov for longer than 1 year and you are ready to commit to
the family, there is a web page on our website under ABOUT US called Family
Covenant, go there to fill out the form to make that commitment. Or click here.


3. Engaging the Heart

Jesus calls us to walk in the light, confessing our sins to God and each other. God’s
Spirit works through confession and community to lead us to repentance. (Romans
3:23-24, James 5:16 and 1 John 1:5-10) Suggested Time: 10-20 minutes
● How are you doing abiding with Jesus this week in Scripture and prayer?
● What sin do you need to confess to God? What are you struggling to trust Jesus
with this week? How can you give Him control of it? (As people confess sin,
make sure to remind one another of the good news Jesus offers.)

4. Expanding the Kingdom

Just like God the Father sent Jesus on a mission of reconciliation for us, Jesus sends
us out as ambassadors of His reconciliation. We are called to make disciples wherever
we go. (John 20:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-20) Suggested time: 10-20 minutes
● People: Who in your life can you be building with right now? What does that look
like during this season?
● Plan: Are there any rhythms planned (virtual or in-person) that we can invite
these friends into? What spiritual conversations do you want to initiate with them
soon?
● Pray: Let’s pray for our people by name; pray for their needs, opportunities to
connect, and opportunities to have spiritual conversations that help them take
next steps toward Jesus.

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