When the Gospel Confronts Idolatry

We are all worshipers, whether we realize it or not; the question is whether we worship the true God or an idol. What is idolatry? How does the gospel confront idolatry? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from Acts 19.

Discussion Questions for Life Groups, Families, and Personal Reflection

1. In light of this morning’s sermon, how would you define idolatry? What are some ways that idolatry is still present today?
2. What is one takeaway you have from this passage? What will you do with that this week? What is a question you still have after studying this passage?
3. Read Acts 19:23–27. What motivates Demetrius in this passage? How do these verses reveal his personal idols and cultural idols?
4. Read Acts 19:28-32. In our sermon, Pastor Jordan stated that when an idol is attacked, people fight back. What does this mean? How does this passage show this? How do we see this today?
5. What is the connection between our uncontrollable emotions and idolatry? What do your emotions reveal about possible idols?
6. Read Acts 19:35–41. Describe the town clerk’s motivations. How does Jesus use this unlikely source for the good of his people?
7. Pastor Jordan suggested that one of the primary idols of our culture today is “expressive individualism.” What does that mean? How do we see this in everyday life?
8. Ridding our lives of idolatry is a lifelong process. How can you build habits in your life of replacing false worship with the true worship of God?
9. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at “this time tomorrow”?