20220515 The Surprising Dimensions of a Doorway (Acts 11:1-18)

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The Passage: Acts 11:1-18
The One Thing: The Surprising Dimensions of a Doorway

Growgroup Discussion Starters

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K1 Have you ever excluded anyone? What was the reason? Have you ever felt excluded? What emotions did you experience?

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G1 The early church had to wrestle with the "lapsi" (believers who left the church because of persecution and then wanted to return to fellowship). How would you have handled this situation?
G2 What are the current issues that the church is trying to decide on regarding "who is in and who is out"?
G3 The Muslim man who said to Dan "We all worship the same God". Is he correct in this? Why is why not?
G4 Dan said that Acts 10 (and 11) is as important as Pentecost. Why is this?
G5 Dan said “It is true the gateway to Kingdom Life in Jesus is wider that cultural and geography and politics. But it does not open one inch wider than Jesus.” Take some time to ponder this.
G6 In what ways can we make the door to Kingdom Life too narrow? Read Acts 10:30-33. What "signs of life" did Cornelius show? Why wasn't this enough to enter the Kingdom?
G7 In what ways can we make the door to Kingdom Life too wide? Read Acts 10:34-43. List how many specifics are mentioned in this account. Why is it important that the door has dimensions?

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S1 How can you be a doorman or doorwoman (doorboy or doorgirl) for someone this week? How can you show them the wideness of the doorway that leads to the Kingdom? Remember, you’re just one beggar telling another beggar where you found bread! Start praying for creative and surprising opportunities for you to open the door for them. Be ready to share with them why you love and choose Jesus.