Group Discussion Questions

October 10–11, 2026

If you could take a trip anywhere in the world to serve or help someone, where would you go and why?

What did you learn from the sermon this week?
Read Acts 13:1-12. What stands out to you about the way the church at Antioch worshiped, fasted, and sought God before sending Barnabas and Saul? What does this teach us about how we should make important decisions?
How do you personally seek to discern God’s will in your own life? What practices help you stay spiritually prepared to recognize and respond to God’s leading?
Elymas opposed Paul and tried to keep the proconsul from hearing the Gospel. What are some ways—perhaps unintentionally—we can become an obstacle to someone encountering Jesus? How can we make sure our words, attitudes, and actions are helping people move toward Christ rather than away from Him?
What do you notice about Paul’s dependence on the Holy Spirit in this encounter with Elymas (vs.9-11)? What can we learn about speaking truth with both courage and wisdom?
Verse 12 says that the proconsul believed because he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord. What does this teach us about the power of the gospel to change people’s lives? How have you seen the power of God’s Word impact you in this season of your life?

What would it look like to listen to the Holy Spirit, take that next step, and make sure you are helping—not hindering—someone from coming to Jesus?

Ask God to make us attentive to the Holy Spirit’s leading, courageous in sharing the gospel, and willing to obey wherever He sends us.

This week, listen for where God is leading and be willing to take the next step of obedience, trusting the Holy Spirit to work through you.