go. make disciples.

Read 1 Peter 5:1-4

What is Paul's appeal to the leaders in this passage? Why is that so important for the church to function properly?

What is chiefly required of a leader in the church? How is that different from the way things function outside the church?

Who in your life has God "entrusted to you" to care for spiritually? How are you doing in that regard?

What is the promise to leaders who faithfully exercise their responsibility to serve?

Read Acts 9:10-17
What is the context of this passage? How does that explain Ananias' response to the Lord?

What is the primary description used of Ananias in v. 10? What do you think that word means?

How does Ananias demonstrate being a disciple in the following verses?

In verse 17, Ananias does what the Lord asked him to do. How does his greeting to Paul demonstrate a submission and willingness to follow be obedient? How does this challenge you?

For additional study through the week:

Read John 14:15-27 What is the primary teaching of Jesus for his disciples? How is this challenging? What is the promise for those who follow (see v. 27)?

Read John 8:31-38 What is Jesus' description of a "disciple" in this passage? What does Jesus mean when He says we can be "free indeed?" How have you experienced this freedom?

Read Mark 3:13-14 Jesus picks His disciples here. What are the purposes Jesus gives the disciples in v 14? How is that still true today?