20220605 The Surprising God of Backfiring Plans (Acts 6:16-34)

Weekly teaching from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario)
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The Passage: Acts 16:16-34
The One Thing: The Surprising God of Backfiring Plans
Growgroup Discussion Starters

Know
K1 Have you ever had a plan backfire on you? What were the consequences?

Grow
G1 Read through Acts 6:16-34 and note where you see various people’s plans backfiring
G2 Why did the demon preach the gospel (Acts 16:17)?
G3 Which of the following is more accurate: “God INTENDED and PLANNED for series of plans to backfire so that the jailer would come to faith” or “God REDEEMED these backfired plans which ultimately led to the jailer coming to faith”? What is the difference between the two statements? Why does it matter?
G4 What was the significance / purpose of the earthquake and the doors opening if no one escaped the prison?
G5 Acts 6:25. Why were Paul and Silas singing hymns and praying? What would you have been doing if you were in that position?
G6 What prayers do you think Paul and Silas were praying? What type of hymns were they singing? How can you follow their example when you’re in dark place? Read James 5:13.
G7 Acts 6:25 Who do you think might be listening to you and watching you as you go through the hardships of life?

Show
S1 Think back over our Easter series:
Peter’s “Surprising Conflict of Allegiances” (Acts 5:27-32)
Saul’s “Surprising Change of Circumstances” (Acts 9:1-6)
Tabitha’s “Surprising Heirloom” (Acts 9:36-43)
Cornelius’ “Surprising Dimensions of a Doorway” (Acts 11:1-18)
Lydia’s “Surprising Game of Hot and Cold” (Acts 16:6-15)
The Surprising God of Backfiring Plans (Acts 16:16-34)
What has the Holy Spirit said to you through one of these sermons (or this series as a whole)?