You can only listen to so many great sermons and inspiring worship sets. Jesus wants more for his followers.
Talking Points:
- Christianity in the early church was more than sermons and songs. The first followers were on a mission from God. Acts 1:8, Acts 8:1, 4
- The modern Christian has unprecedented access to teaching and entertainment. The “producer” ethic of the early church has been replaced by consumerism. Matthew 28:19-20
- PursueGOD offers a free, simple strategy to get back to the church that Jesus envisioned.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Who are some of your favorite teachers/preachers? How has their teaching impacted you?
- Define consumerism in your own words. How can this attitude be damaging to the Church? In your opinion, how have you seen churches sell out to our culture?
- Read Acts 1:8 and Acts 8:1,4. Describe what the early church was like. How did their mission keep them focused and effective?
- Evaluate your church. What are you doing to encourage “producers” rather than consumers?
- Read Matthew 28:19-20. What does the Great Commission tell us to do? How could PursueGOD help you to do that?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
