GROUP DISCUSSION
1. Open with prayer. (2-5 min)
2. Share your story: Describe a time when you were blamed for something that was not your fault. (7-10 min)
3. Read Acts 20:24.
4. Discuss these questions with your group. (20-45 min)
Looking back at your notes from this week’s message, was there anything you heard for the first time, stuck with you, challenged or confused you?
What is the difference, if any, of blaming someone versus holding that person responsible?
What’s something for which you are 100% responsible—something for which you could never pass the blame to anyone else.
I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
Do you have any goals in life that should be completed by now, but are not? If so, why not?
Do you have more compassion for yourself or for others? Explain.
LIVING IN 4D
Is there an area of your life (or a decision, or event) for which you’ve neglected to take responsibility?
If so, identify someone who was impacted by your abdication, and talk to that person about his or her perspective on what happened.
What is the one important thing you will take away from this weekend’s message or our community group discussion? Is there any challenge, difficulty or praise that you would like to share with the group for prayer?
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