Repent and Believe

In this week's lesson, "REPENT AND BELIEVE," we begin with personal sharing and prayer, followed by small group discussions on applying last week's lesson and insights from this week's reading. Grounded in Acts 2:36-47, we cast a vision for our group's long-term journey. We explore repentance and belief through scripture, observe key lessons, and plan tangible goals. We conclude by practicing storytelling and committing to prayer for faithfulness. As we delve into this pathway, we anticipate transformative growth in our faith community.

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Following Jesus Together is a resource supported by Ridge Christian in Broken Arrow, OK. In addition to offering a simple and free small group starter curriculum, this resource serves as a primer for local and global Disciple Making and Church Planting Movements. If you're interested in learning how to implement these principles in your church or community, we'd love to assist or connect you with others who can help. Feel free to reach out to us at go@ridgechristian.com

Small Group Instructions

Welcome

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Welcome and leader shares his or her three to five minute story with the group. Ask - Who would be interested in sharing your story next week?

Care

What was something you were thankful for or discouraged by

since we last met? (pray for one another)

Check In

Split into groups of two to three and ask one another these two questions: How did you apply the lesson from last week? What is one take away from this week’s reading homework?

Vision

Read Acts 2:36-47 and review the church circle to cast vision for a long term group.

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Discover

Read about the Rhythm (Matthew 4:17)

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Read the story (Luke 19:1-10) two times and retell the story from memory as a group.

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Observe

What do we observe about God?

What do we observe about people?

Is there a sin to avoid or a promise to claim?

What examples are there to follow in the passage?

What commands are there to put into practice in the passage?

Observe More (Optional)

What does “Repent” mean?

Repent means turning from sin and following Jesus.

What does “Believe” mean?

Believe means choosing to trust Jesus as Lord.

Why should we repent?

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Who should repent?

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Everyone must repent.

What is assurance?

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When we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive us.

Apply

What is something we should do in response to this passage?

Think of a tangible action step.

Plan

Split into groups of two to three and ask one another these questions: How do you think God wants you to respond to this lesson?

What tangible goal will you set for this week to put this into practice?

Who is someone with whom you might be able to share this truth?

(Write down your plan in your participant workbook. At our next gathering, we will take time to celebrate what God did in our lives as we put this passage into practice.)

Practice

Practice retelling the story together one more time.

Pray

Pray we will be faithful to what God has told us to do!

Week Two Homework

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Put your plan into action this week. Complete Bible readings and journal for this week.

Practice your three to five minute testimony and pray about\ when you could share your story with the group. Do Turning Away from Sin exercise.