The Essential Question

"I don't want to look back someday and realize I wasted my time. I want my life to count for something important."

"This world is a very needy place. If my Christian faith means anything at all, I've got to figure out what I can do about it."

Have you ever asked yourself, What difference am I making with my life? On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity. It's what drives us.

Whitney T. Kuniholm, former president of Scripture Union/USA, addresses these core questions by taking you on a fast-paced journey through the book of Acts. He draws on the question the apostle Paul asked Jesus: "What shall I do, Lord?" (Acts 22:10). 

The experiences of the first Christians show us that God has a mission, an essential mission, for all of His people—whether it is to serve Him faithfully in the marketplace, in the home, in school, in the military, or someplace else. 

The Essential Question covers 50 short passages from Acts with a reflection for each passage. The passages are grouped in sections of 5 with group discussion questions at the end of each section, making it easy for you to choose the pace you prefer. The Essential Question is perfect for individual study, small group study, or church-wide discussion.

 Ordering for a group? Equip each member of the group with an Essential Question Daily Planner to track their daily progress.