Encouraging the Church

How does Jesus use his people to grow his church? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church as we consider the answer from Acts 20.

Discussion Questions for Life Groups, Families, and Personal Reflection

1. How have you seen Jesus at work in building his church over the past year?
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 18:23; 19:21; 20:1–2. What is Paul’s purpose on his third missionary journey? How did he seek to accomplish this? What might this look like today?
4. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3–10. What did Paul experience during this season of ministry? How does he seek to comfort/encourage others? What can we learn for our interactions today?
5. Read Acts 20:7–12. How is the story of Eutychus typically used in the church? What is this passage actually about?
6. Read Luke 9:23–25. Consider some of the ways that Paul’s journey to Jerusalem mirrors Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem. How are they similar? How are they different? What can we learn about the life of following Jesus?
7. How does Jesus grow his church through (1) the encouragement of his Word and (2) the commitment of his people? How can you play a part in this work today?
8. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at “this time tomorrow”?