Weekly Discussion Guide

1. Open with prayer. (2-5 min)
2. Read Acts 10:44-11:18.
3. Discuss these questions with your group. (20-45 min)

MY STORY | Starting Place
Describe a spiritual milestone in your life. How did you experience God’s presence or influence in that event?

DIGGING DEEPER | Practical Biblical Application
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. (Acts 10:44-46)

In 1 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul asks a series of rhetorical questions, (with “no” as the assumed answer) ....

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? (1 Corinthians 12:29)

For the first time various people groups experienced salvation, God confirmed it by the visible activity of speaking in tongues (a unique spiritual language). What are some of the other ways that the Holy Spirit demonstrates that he is at work in the life of a believer?

Ephesians 1:13-14 explains what the filling of the Holy Spirit accomplishes in the lives of every believer. Talk about what this passage states and what that looks like in our lives.

GROWING TOGETHER | Spiritual Friendship
Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days. (Acts 10:47-48)

How soon after you believed in Jesus were you baptized? Why do some Christians put off baptism? Why is it important for all believers to be baptized?

Flowing from Ephesians 1:13-14, Crossroads believes that once you believe in Jesus you are filled with the Holy Spirit.

What are some of the practical evidences that the Holy Spirit is inside of you? How can other believers help you figure this out?

Galatians 5:22-23 outline the “fruit” of the Spirit in our lives. Does not exhibiting these continually mean one does not possess the Spirit? Explain.

MOVING OUTWARD | Faith in Action
How can the Holy Spirit help you to solve a spiritual problem? Talk to him over the next few days about what’s going on.

Determine to try something this week that would be very difficult without the Holy Spirit’s power and help. In the days leading up to the experience, ask the Holy Spirit to fill you and give you clear guidance.