Peter’s Powerful Second Sermon

Peter’s Powerful Second Sermon

By Phud Chambers

October 5, 2025

*NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

1. Does anyone have a testimony to share with the group of how you applied last week’s “Respond” section?

Engage:  Look into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

2. Read the passage from Acts 3:11-26 as a group and discuss your initial observations.

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

3. In what ways might we be tempted to misplace our worship, like the healed man clinging to Peter, rather than directing it to Jesus?

4. What does it mean for us personally that Jesus is described as ‘the author of life’, and how should this shape our daily existence?

5. Peter calls for both faith and repentance. How would you explain the relationship between these two concepts to someone unfamiliar with Christianity?

6. In what ways can we experience ‘times of refreshing’ in God’s presence now, even as we await the ultimate fulfillment in eternity?

7. In light of Peter’s sermon, how can we better balance bold, direct preaching of repentance with the loving offer of God’s grace?

Respond: Choose one or two of the following applications of Sunday’s message and commit to it/them this next week.

1. This week, spend time each day meditating on one of the titles Peter uses for Jesus. Reflect on how that aspect of Christ’s identity impacts your life.
2. Identify an area in your life where you need to experience God’s “refreshing.” Make a plan to intentionally seek God’s presence in that area.
3. Think of someone you know who needs to hear about God’s forgiveness. Pray for an opportunity to share the gospel with them this week.
4. As a group, discuss ways you can be more “radically Christ-centered” in your daily lives. Hold each other accountable to implement one new practice this week.