Bethany Community Church

Acts 9:44 – 10:48.  This was an important time in the development of the church as access was opened up to Gentiles as well as Jews. In order for all to have a place where they can encounter Christ, we as believers need to understand who we are, where we are, and how God is at work beyond what we can imagine. -Nancy Eckardt

For discussion and reflection:

• What’s the longest period of time you have stayed with someone as a guest or hosted someone as a guest? How was the experience.
• What does it mean to be a person of peace.
• Can you think of someone in your life who is or has been a person of peace?
• How do you see yourself as a person of peace?
• If you define household as those within your sphere of influence, who is in your household?
• If someone was to ask 3 of your friends or co-workers what they think about Christians based on what they have learned from you, what do you think they would say?
• Can you think of an example of when the behavior of a Christian was hurtful and caused you to be distrustful of them?
• What experiences, thoughts, readings, or observations inform your understanding of what it means to be a Christian? Do you think it is an accurate picture?
• Can you think of an example of a coincidence in your life? What happened?
• Can you think of a time when it became clear that God was working in situation in a way that you didn’t expect? What was the outcome?
• Who are those people in your life who are on a path to Christ, but may not be there? What is your role as a friend right now? How are you praying for them?
• Who have you discounted as a candidate for follower of Christ? Do you believe God can change even their heart? Can you commit to praying for them?