Acts 1:12-26

When you were growing up, how did you and your friends choose teams for kickball, tag, or other such games?

Read verse 14 carefully. What were the two things they were doing? How is that relevant to us today?

In verses 18-22, what proposal did Peter make to the church? Why might some be surprised by Peter being the leader?

What is the prayer offered in verse 24? Why is prayer important in our decision-making process? How did the Lord guide the selection of the 12th apostle? How does the Lord guide us today?

What can we learn about making big decisions from this passage? What has been your experience in making wise decisions in the home, workplace, relationships, etc.?