What Kind of Believer Are You? (Study Guide)
“What Kind of Believer Are You?”
Sermon Study Guide for October 24, 2021
Scripture: Acts 5:1-11
2 Corinthians 13:5 - “genuine”
1. Contrast
True Motives…
Ananias & Sapphira
1 Corinthians 15:33
Isaiah 40:13-14
Romans 11:33-34
2. A Loving Spirit
For love’s sake vs. for appearance’s sake
“Zacchaeus - “salvation has come to this house”
Philippians 2:13
Philippians 1:11
Generous, cheerful, loving givers
“do good and ______________________”
…spiritual laws…
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- How do you react to the story in Acts 5? Does the punishment equal the crime? Why or why not?
- Why are the actions of Ananias & Sapphira threatening to the community?
- What does Isaiah 30:13-14 say about giving God advice? Why do we attempt to do it anyway?
- What is the difference between giving for appearance and giving out of love?
- Share about someone you know who is a cheerful, generous and loving giver. What sets this person apart from others?
- What kind of a believer are you? Barnabas or Ananias?
- How is my life reflecting God’s love?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Acts 10
Tuesday - Acts 11
Wednesday - Acts 12
Thursday - Acts 13:1-12
Friday - Acts 13:13-52
Saturday - Acts 14
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: To live out of a loving spirit.
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