Warm-Up
1. What is the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?
2. Is speaking unpopular truth hard for you or does it come easy?
Know It
Read Acts 4. What stands out to you?
1. Why were the religious officials so irritated by Peter and John’s teachings?
What “truths” were Peter and John challenging?
2. Why was it important for Peter and John to share their experience after returning back to the believers rather than keeping it to themselves?
What was significant about the response of the believers?
Own It
1. Read Acts 4:13. We do not have to be a scholar to share our faith and show the love of God to others. Where in your life is fear causing you to live differently than you want to be?
Where do you need more boldness?
2. How has the courage of others changed you and/or your community?
How can you let their courage inspire you to live more courageously yourself?
Next Steps
1. Where in your life do you need to tell and live in the truth, even if it costs you?
Where in your life have you gone silent when the Lord is asking you to speak?
2. God uses ordinary people to minister to others – write out your prayer for the week asking God for courage and boldness.
3. What actions will you take to step into the boldness you are praying for?