(Note: For remote participants and BFG leaders, these questions are meant to be used in conjunction with the pastor’s sermon. Attempting to use these questions absent the sermon’s teaching could lead to unbiblical or unhelpful conclusions.)

For Kids: There are times in life when you expect God to do one thing, but he does something different, and there may be times when you don’t know what to expect at all.  

• How does it feel when things don’t go the way you expect? 
• Why is it important to trust God during these times? 
• How can simple things like prayer and being with other Christians help? 

For Discussion:

• Jesus told the apostles to wait in Jerusalem, and they did so without fully realizing what was going to happen (Acts 1:11–12). What does this tell us about obedience to God and the reward that follows?  
• What two things did the disciples do while they were waiting in Jerusalem (Acts 1:14–16a)?  
  • Are these things prescriptive for all people who are waiting on God, or are they just descriptive of what those disciples were doing then? How do you know?  
  • If all people should wait on God this way, what should that look like in your life?  
• What does Peter’s use of the Old Testament tell us about the inerrancy of Scripture (that it is without error), and why does that matter (Acts 1:16–20)?  
  • How does his use of the OT give us confidence in our own Bible reading?  
  • When considering Peter’s use of the OT, how should we take caution in our own Bible reading?   
• What does Acts 1 teach us about Judas?  
  • How would you answer tough questions about Judas from this passage?  
  • How does our understanding of Judas give us confidence in the work of God and in his goodness?   
• Why is it neither necessary nor helpful for today’s Christian to “cast lots” to discern God’s will (Acts 1:26)?  
  • In what other unhelpful ways do people try to discern God’s will?  
  • How should we discern God’s will?  
• What is one key takeaway for you from this passage (Acts 1:13–26)? How will you live it out this week?  
   
  Application: Since all Christians have been given the same Holy Spirit and the same mission as the apostles, what do you think God expects you to do with the time he’s given you here on this earth? Be specific.  

 
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