The ‘Spirit’ Experiment
Two things came together: The success of the ‘Kingdom Experiment’ we did last semester, and the idea of taking our Sunday Morning study of Acts to the next level during the week. So, they came together in “The Spirit Experiment” (apologies to NPH!). Based on the same format of the Kingdom Experiment each week’s study will include ideas for putting the passage into practice and then reflecting on the experience as a community. So, here’s this week’s experiment. Choose one (or two) of the following ideas and keep a record (blog, journal, etc) on how it worked out for you. Then, either comment on this blog site, or talk about it when we get together on Thursdays at 7 PM.
Acts 2:42-47
1. Transformers come to Lunch (…or breakfast or dinner)
Pick a meal that you will be sharing with others this week, and transform it into a ‘breaking of bread’. Use some bread (could be the bun of your burger) and whatever you are drinking as symbols of the body and blood of the Lord Jesus. Pray and encourage those around the table to give thanks with you.
2. Awe-some Actions
Sit down with a pen and paper and make a list of the things that God has done in your life that have evoked a sense of ‘Awe’.
3. Coffee-Confession Session
Make a coffee date with someone who you could not describe as being ‘united’ with, and try to get to know them better. Perhaps there is something you need to confess that may have led to the lack of unity between you.
4. Craig’s List, meet Frank (or whatever your friend’s name is.)
Sell something you do not need and give the money to a friend who needs it.
5. Glad Visit
Buy takeouts or ice cream and show up at a friend’s dorm-room or home and pay them a surprise ‘glad visit’. Maybe take some other friends with you. Feel free to dress up, or bring party balloons, streamers etc.
