Week of 5/17/26:Living in Harmony
SUMMARY
Formation Theme: Be the Church - Filled with PowerWeekly Theme: Be the Church - Living in Harmony
Sermon Text: Acts 9 : 19 – 30
Primary Reading: Acts 25 – 28
Secondary Reading: Romans 14 – 16
Memory Verses (Through May 23rd): Titus 2:11–14 (ESV)
[11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
[12] training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
[13] waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
[14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
1 | Theme Reflection - "Living in Harmony"
Harmony is not the absence of difference - it is the Spirit’s music played through diverse instruments.
In Acts 25–28, Paul stands before rulers, storms and shipwrecks, yet his composure remains unbroken.
Where pride divides, humility unites. Where opinions collide, love holds the note.
The Spirit’s power is not merely loud - it is beautifully aligned.
Harmony is not the absence of difference - it is the Spirit’s music played through diverse instruments.
In Acts 25–28, Paul stands before rulers, storms and shipwrecks, yet his composure remains unbroken.
Peace reigns where fear should have ruled. In Romans 14–16, Paul calls the Church to a unity deeper than agreement: “Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
To Be the Church - Living in Harmony is to let grace tune our hearts to the same key.
Harmony does not erase tension; it redeems it.
Harmony does not erase tension; it redeems it.
Where pride divides, humility unites. Where opinions collide, love holds the note.
The Spirit’s power is not merely loud - it is beautifully aligned.
2 | Daily Reading Rhythm
3 | Practice of the Week - The RECONCILIATION Prayer
This week, ask God to bring to mind one relationship marked by distance, irritation or misunderstanding.
Pause to pray for that person each day.
If the Spirit leads, reach out with a word of peace - not to win, but to listen.
Pray simply:
“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Tune my heart to love as You love.”
Harmony begins not with fixing others, but with yielding our tone to Christ.
This week, ask God to bring to mind one relationship marked by distance, irritation or misunderstanding.
Pause to pray for that person each day.
If the Spirit leads, reach out with a word of peace - not to win, but to listen.
Pray simply:
“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Tune my heart to love as You love.”
Harmony begins not with fixing others, but with yielding our tone to Christ.
4 | Doctrinal Focus - The Doctrine Peace
Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of right relationship - with God, with others, and within ourselves.
Through Christ, we are reconciled to the Father and commissioned as peacemakers in the world.
This peace is both a gift and calling: a fruit of the Spirit and a command to obey.
When believers live at peace, they foreshadow the kingdom to come - a world healed by love and ruled by grace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5 : 9)
Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of right relationship - with God, with others, and within ourselves.
Through Christ, we are reconciled to the Father and commissioned as peacemakers in the world.
This peace is both a gift and calling: a fruit of the Spirit and a command to obey.
When believers live at peace, they foreshadow the kingdom to come - a world healed by love and ruled by grace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5 : 9)
5 | Missional Focus - Harmony as Witness
The world notices when enemies eat together, when disagreements end with prayer and when love outlasts frustration.
The gospel advances through a Church that sings in harmony, not uniformity.
This week, seek one way to create peace - between coworkers, within your family or among neighbors.
Small reconciliations become loud declarations of Christ’s power.
“Lord, let my peace preach the gospel of Christ so that others may know You.”
6 | Community Group Discussion Questions
From the Readings
From the Readings
- How does Paul’s conduct in Acts 25–28 model harmony in the midst of trial and opposition?
- What principles from Romans 14–15 help the Church maintain unity when believers differ in conscience or conviction?
From the Sermon (Text — Acts 9 : 19–30)
- What do we learn from Barnabas’s role in reconciling Saul to the disciples?
- How does this passage illustrate harmony built through trust and grace rather than fear?
From Personal Reflection
- Where do you find it hardest to live at peace - with whom, or in what area of life?
- How does remembering God’s patience toward you reshape your posture toward others?
From Community Life
- How can our group embody harmony when we disagree - about preferences, priorities or perspectives?
- What does a “harmonious church” look like to the watching world?
Questions for Children
- Who helped Saul become friends with the other believers?
- What does it mean to live in peace with others?
- How can you help your family or friends get along when they argue
- Why does Jesus want His people to love each other even when it’s hard?
7 | Closing Prayer
God of peace,
You calm the storm and unite the scattered.
Jesus, You reconciled heaven and earth through Your cross.
Spirit, make us one in heart and purpose.
Tune our words and actions to Your melody of grace.
Let harmony mark our homes, our friendships and our church.
May the world hear in us the sound of Your kingdom come.
Amen.