Hope Point’s Antioch Moment

Hope Point’s Antioch Moment

By Dan Yacoviello

January 4, 2026

*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 Acts 11:19-26 and 13:1-3 as a group and discuss your initial observations.

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

3. How does the concept of ‘fasting to feast on God’ challenge your understanding of what it means to hunger for spiritual intimacy rather than physical satisfaction?

4. The church at Antioch sent away their founding pastor and one of their best teachers during a time of growth—how does this challenge our tendency to hold tightly to what feels secure during transitions?

5. How does viewing fasting as a formula to gain favor with God (like the Pharisee) differ from viewing it as a humble posture to draw near to God in prayer?

6. What does it mean practically in your daily life that Jesus is always interceding for you at the right hand of the Father?

The church at Antioch sent away their founding pastor and one of their best teachers during a time of growth—how does this challenge our tendency to hold tightly to what feels secure during transitions?

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

• Prayerfully consider joining the corporate fast. Ask God how He wants you to participate. Remember: start small if you’re new to fasting.
• Identify what you might fast from. It doesn’t have to be food. Consider social media, streaming services, news, coffee, or any legitimate provision that might be mastering you.
• Create a prayer plan. When you feel the urge for what you’re fasting from, stop and pray for Hope Point and the pastoral search.