Serving the Global Church

Discussion Questions

1Paul knew God was calling him to Rome, but he did not know everything that would happen along the way. What makes it difficult for us to obey God when we cannot see the whole plan?

2The sermon asks, “Will God provide what I need if I answer His calling?” Is there something you feel God may be calling you to do, but fear about time, finances, family, ability, or security is holding you back?

3In Acts 23, God used Roman soldiers, government authorities, transportation, and even Paul’s imprisonment to accomplish His purpose. Have you experienced God providing for you or directing you through an unexpected person or circumstance?

4Paul identified himself as a prisoner, servant, and apostle of Christ. What would it practically look like for you to say, “My life belongs to Christ, and He is my Master”?

5The sermon challenges us to ask not only, “What can my church do for me?” but “How can my church bless the world and fulfill the Great Commission?” How could this change the way we view church membership, serving, giving, and ministry?

6Jesus told Paul, “As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome” (Acts 23:11). What is your “Rome”—a person, place, workplace, community, culture, or ministry where God may be giving you a platform to share Christ?

7A “world-class Christian” sees beyond his or her own needs and cares about what God is doing throughout the world. What is one way you could become more involved in God’s global mission—through prayer, giving, serving, missions, hospitality, or sharing the gospel?

8What is one area of your life that you need to surrender more fully to God right now? What practical step of obedience can you take this week?

9. If you knew with certainty that God would provide everything necessary to accomplish what He is calling you to do, what would you be willing to do for His Kingdom?”