Acts 2:32-36 | The Context of the Resurrection

  1. Break into groups of 2-3 people to debrief this week’s sermon. What were the highlights? Did you have any questions about the passage? What takeaways do you have? Come back together as a group and share.

  2. Read Acts 2:32-36. How familiar were these people with the events of Jesus’ life? Do you think they are aware of the empty tomb? Given that, why does Peter emphasize the resurrection?

  3. Read Acts 2:24, 30-31. What are the implications of the resurrection and ascension for Jesus? For the people? What would it mean to the people that Jesus is the Messiah?

  4. Read Psalm 110. How does this psalm help you to understand what Peter is saying here?

  5. Read Acts 2:29. What facts about Jesus would be key for non-believers to understand from Peter’s sermon?

  6. Have you made an initial commitment to Christ? If so, share about that experience. If not, what has kept you from making that commitment, and how can we as a group come alongside you?

*Questions are adapted from Serendipity Bible, 10th Anniversary Edition: New International Versions, Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI, 1531-1532.

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