Holy Spirit - Week 2 - Unity

In this weekend's message we considered how the Holy Spirit used the disciples to create the Church and the unity they shared together. Through spending time, sacrificing for each other, and sacrificing toward a common goal the believers were unified and filled with the Holy Spirit. 

What you will need: A Bible or your Bible app, a notebook, pen, and highlighter. The verses highlighted below are linked so that you can easily access them during your study time.  

1. Have you ever shared a special bond with a group of people? What was it that you had in common? 

2. Time. Read Acts 2:42-43. In this scripture what were the people devoted to? As they spent time together, what were the results? In today's world do we see more or less of this? 

3. Sacrifice for each other. Read Acts 2:44-47. What do we notice here that the believers gave over and over? Would you be willing to sacrifice something financially to help someone in need? Are we too busy to create unity within our own family, coworkers, or Life Groups? 

4. Sacrifice toward a common goal. Read Philippians 2:1-5. Why can it be so hard to count others better than ourselves and to look at others' interests above our own? How does verse 5 show us we can do this?  

5. Action Steps: This weekend we were asked to think about the ones we desire to have more unity with. It may be with our family, coworkers, or friends. Take the time this week to ask God to show you who that is in your life. Write down the ones the Spirit puts on your heart. Figure out what is important to them, serve them, plan intentional time with them.  

6. Read Ephesians 4:2-6. In this scripture, how do we keep the “unity of the Spirit?  

7. Read Romans 12:16. Digging further into unity, how are we to live with one another? Do you find this to be a challenge in your life? 

8. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-13. How does this scripture teach us about being in unity and that we are all parts of one body?