Apostolic Patterns And Methods II Lesson 1

Question 1

How can we separate sin from the sinner in evangelism?
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Answer 1

We must have a heart of mercy and compassion for people
While knowing that sin damages them
And hating the damage done by sin
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Question 2

What reasons made homes practical for the early church?
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Answer 2

They did not have church buildings, but they Were the church, so it was natural for them to gather in their homes for fellowship and ministry
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Question 3

What groups was the nation of Israel divided into?
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Answer 3

Nation
Tribes
Family or Clan
Household

And by their their fathers
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Question 4

Name some ways that Jesus led the way for small groups?
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Answer 4

He began his ministry by creating his small group in disciples
He participated in a balance of large and small groups
His small group provided the platform for his public ministry
He spent the majority of his time with his small group
His small group relationships, not organizations, were central to his method of evangelism
He used the small group to model spiritual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior
He used small groups as his method for leadership training
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Question 5

In the small group definition, what do you think voluntary and intentional mean?
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Answer 5

Voluntary - people come because they want to
Intentional - the purpose is known and actively worked toward
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Question 6

What are 4 biblical reasons to have a small group

Answer 6

Foster Biblical love
Promote fellowship (koinonia) and unity
Build the body
Nurture spiritual gifts

Question 7

What is a FAT leader?

Answer 7

Faithful to God and fellow group members
Available, being willing to spend the time needed
Teachable, open to instruction and learning

Question 8

What is gate keeping

Answer 8

Giving everyone significant opportunity to speak

Question 9

What is blocking

Answer 9

Interfering with the group by going off on tangents or unrelated stories or arguing minor points

Question 10

Explain one of the four types of small groups that would seem to best fit your interest and tell why

Answer 10

Task-oriented Groups: I think better when my hands are busy, and I enjoy fellowshiping while filling a need

Question 11

Which of the list of possible activities in a small group would most interest you?

Answer 11

Defined tasks, singing, prayer, casual fun