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Read Acts 1:14. What were the disciples doing? Why is prayer so

important (James 5:16)? The disciples may have been praying the

pattern they learned from Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13. How did Jesus

teach them to pray? Rather than just praying the “Lord’s Prayer”

word for word, try praying with the characteristics of this prayer

(God’s name, kingdom, will taking priority first, our needs second).

How does prayer unite believers? Do you pray for other believers

and with other believers? Have you ever used a prayer calendar

(praying for a different person each day by name, asking how you

can specifically pray for them)? Try starting a prayer calendar for a

week, then a month. Encourage the people on your prayer calendar

to start a prayer calendar of their own!

How is Peter bold in Acts 1:15-17? Why did Peter believe Judas

needed to be replaced? What does this tell us of Peter’s obedience?

How was Judas’ heart taken over by greed (read John 12:1-8;

Matt. 26:14-16)? Also read 1 Timothy 6:9-10. What will you do to

avoid the love of money?

As the disciples needed to deal with Judas’ sin, is there any sin

you need to deal with today? Turn away from your sin and confess it

to God (1 John 1:9).

Read Acts 1:24-25. What is the disciples’ prayer? How can you

pray this prayer in your life today?

Why don’t we cast lots anymore (v. 27)? What does this tell us

about the book of Acts (should we do everything they did)?

The disciples were people of the Word, not the world. Do you read

God’s Word? Do you know God’s Word? How will you seek to be

more obedient to the Word this week (James 1:22)?

 What steps will you take to more faithfully pray and obey?

Be specific.