Navigating The Way - Southbound Strategy

Navigating the Way – Week 3: Southbound Strategy

Our strategy is simple: connection. Acts 2 shows us that life with Jesus isn’t meant to be lived alone — we are called to connect with Him and with others through worship, community, prayer, and mission.

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  Small Group Curriculum – Week 3

  Series: Navigating The Way

  Week 3: Southbound – Strategy

  Scripture: Acts 2:1–47

  Key Focus: The Rock’s strategy is to connect people to Jesus and others.

  CONNECT: Opening Question or Activity

  Option 1 – Opening Question:

  • When you don’t know how to do something—like fix a car, bake a cake, or solve a problem—where do you go for help? YouTube? Friends? AI?
    Follow-up: Have you ever had a “bad strategy” that didn’t work?

  DISCOVER: Exploring the Message and Scriptures

  Overview:

  Acts 2 shows how the early church connected to Jesus and each other. This isn’t just history—it’s a blueprint for our strategy today.

  1. Connect to Jesus

  a. The Presence of the Spirit – Acts 2:1–12

  • God’s presence showed up in a supernatural way, and people took notice.

  • It wasn’t about a polished program—it was about power from heaven.

  • The Spirit’s presence still draws people to Jesus today—through worship, prayer, and daily obedience.

  Discussion:

  • How have you seen God’s presence change a moment or a person’s life?

  • What does it look like to live Spirit-aware during the week—not just at church?

  b. The Power of the Gospel – Acts 2:22–24, 36–37

  • Peter boldly preached the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

  • It cut people to the heart—and they responded.

  • The gospel is still powerful today, whether from a pulpit or in a conversation.

  Discussion:

  • When has the gospel really hit you personally?

  • How can you share the gospel with boldness and grace in everyday life?

  c. The Practice of Repentance and Baptism – Acts 2:37–41

  • The people asked, “What should we do?”

  • Peter responded: Repent and be baptized.

  • These are not just acts of faith—they’re spiritual turning points.

  Discussion:

  • What does repentance look like in real time?

  • Has baptism been a part of your faith story? How can we help others take that step?

  2. Connect to Others – Acts 2:42–47

  a. Studying Together

  • The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.

  • They didn’t just learn in private—they studied the Word together.

  b. Serving Together

  • They shared what they had. They met needs. They lived generously.

  • Community got stronger through sacrificial service.

  c. Seeking God Together

  • They prayed together—and miracles followed.

  • Corporate prayer was not a transition…it was a foundation.

  d. Seeking the Lost Together

  • The result? God added to their number daily.

  • Their strategy was simple: stay connected and stay on mission.

  Discussion:

  • Which of these four areas (studying, serving, seeking God, or seeking the lost) do you feel most connected to right now?

  • Which one do you want to grow in?

  RESPOND: Application & Challenge

  1. Personal Reflection:

  • Are you more deeply connected to Jesus now than you were six months ago?

  • Are you helping others connect to Jesus—and are you connected to anyone spiritually?

  2. Group Challenge:

  • What’s one thing our group could do this month to intentionally help someone connect to Jesus or to others?

  3. Prayer Focus:

  • Ask the Holy Spirit to fill your group the way He filled the believers in Acts 2.

  • Pray for one name each person feels led to pursue this week.

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