Spirit-Filled Church | Week 1 | Boldness in Prayer & Community

We begin a new scripture study looking at the Spirit-filled Church in the book of Acts and understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. The conversation delves into Acts chapter 4, highlighting Peter and John's trial before the Sanhedrin, their prayer, and the theme of radical generosity. It also explores the themes of boldness, community, and reimagining worship and sacrifice, all in response to the Holy Spirit's influence.Scripture ReferencesActs 4:23-37Psalm 146:5-7Psalm 2:1-3Application ThemesReflect on how and why Peter and John found themselves being questioned by the same group of people who had come against Jesus on the night he was crucified.What stands out to you about the way the believers came together to pray for boldness, recognizing boldness is a result of the Holy Spirit, not merely an internal disposition.Take time to consider what aspects of the new type of community described in Acts 4:32-37 feel most natural to you as well as those that feel most uncomfortable. Honestly consider what it would look like to take the next faithful step into living in the way of radical dependency, generosity, and unity.Explore the connection between the types of gifts that were brought to the alter in the Temple and the gifts that Jesus followers were now bringing to the Apostles for the benefit of those in need.