Going Deeper in “Joining the Jesus Movement”
Read the following a few times:
Acts 2:14a, 36–41; Rom 12:2; Acts 17:11; 2 Cor 5:17
Reflect on the following:
Truth & Thinking
1. Why do you think truth sometimes makes people uncomfortable or defensive?
2. What does it mean that the crowd was “cut to the heart”? Have you ever experienced something like that?
3. What questions does this passage raise for you? What doesn’t fully make sense yet?
4. Which of the verses we read stands out most to you—and why?
Repentance & Change
5. What does “repent” really mean beyond just feeling sorry?
6. What is the difference between guilt that leads to shame and conviction that leads to change?
7. If repentance means “turning,” what are people usually turning from… and turning toward?
8. What fears might keep someone from changing—even if they know they should?
Personal Application
9. When have you experienced conviction—not guilt, but a sense that God was calling you to change?
10. What is one belief or habit in your life that might need to be rethought or challenged?
11. What is one specific thing that would look different this week if you took Jesus seriously here?
Challenges for the Week:
1. Turn One Thing - Identify one specific area where God is nudging you to change direction. Take a concrete step (apology, habit change, prayer, action). Tell someone so you’re not doing it alone.
2. Say Yes Publicly - Do one thing this week that shows your faith (even if it feels awkward). Share your faith story, invite someone to church, or take a next step.