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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

November 1, 2017

Big Idea: In Christ, we have hope in death.

1. In what ways does our culture respond to death? 

2. Why can Paul say Christians do not lose hope in death?

3. How does the thing at the center of our life change everything in your life? 

4. What is your relationship with Christ? How does that impact your relationship with death?

5. What is the promise at the end of this passage? How does our future hope change your 'today'?

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

October 25, 2017

Main Idea: Walk with love and worthy of respect.

1. What are the two things that mark our walk?

2. How has God taught us love? What is the clearest picture of God's love?

3. What are the two parts of love?

4. What does it mean to "live quietly?"

5. What does it look like to walk respectibly?

6. How can you practice love this week? How can you practice living respectibly with integrity?

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

October 18, 2017

Main Idea: Christ calls you to do more than stand - Walk!

1. Describe the metaphor of the road of holiness. What is holiness? What does it mean to be on this road? What empowers us to be on this road? 

2. What is the different between holiness and moralism? 

3. How does sexual purity affect our relationships with others? 

4. How is a life of self-control freedom and a life lived in lustful passion slavery? 

5. Do you see yourself as one who needs to pray for the hunger for holiness? Do you see yourself as the one who feels hopeless on this road? How does verse 8 speak to these needs? 

6. Reflect on this quote: "The gospel is not primarily about what you need to do, but about what God has done."

1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

October 11, 2017

Main Idea: God will finish what He started.

1. What does it mean to be co-workers of the missions of God? What kind of people are they? 

2. How does God continue to work in the lives of Christians? 

3. What does the Bible teach us about what our attitude should be toward godly authority? 

4. Have you experienced and opposition in your faith? How does the example of the Thessalonians teach us how to stand firm?

5. Who are some of God's co-workers in your life that encourage you to godliness? How can you encourage another brother or sister in Christ?

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

October 4, 2017

1. How did the Thessalonians respond to and view the words of God?

2. What is your view on the Word of God? Is it true or false?

3. What affect does the Word of God have in the believers?

4. What can you do to prioritize the Word of God this week?

5. What made it possible for the Thessalonians to stand? Where are you convinced of? What would you be willing to die for?

6. How is God's word at work in your life right now? How can we be praying for you?

1st Thessalonians 2:1-12

September 27, 2017

Main Idea: How do those who carry the gospel carry themselves?

1. How does the job you're 'carrying' determine how you carry yourself?

2. What are the 4 way that gospel workers carry themselves?

3. Where does our boldness come from?

4. What are our motives in sharing and living the gospel?

5. What is the significance of community in our gospel message & witness?

6. How do we speak the truth to one another? How can you encourage another in the truth?

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

September 20, 2017

Main Idea: Recipients of the gospel become agents of the gospel.

1. Retell the story: How did the church in Thessalonica begin? Why is it such a radical story?

2. What causes Paul to burst out in thanks?

3. What are the evidences that the church experienced true conversion and were true believers?

4. How does God use the suffering of the Thessalonians?

5. What does God work in the hearts of the Thessalonians? How does God use them to share the gospel?

6. How do you sense God working the gospel into your heart right now?

7. Who do you think God wants to reach the gospel with through your life?

Acts 17:1-9

September 13, 2017

Main Idea: Remember and remain!

1. Why is it so important to take time to reflect on our stories?

2. How does it make you feel when others share their story?

3. What was the message the Thessalonians received?

4. Why is it important that they received it from people? What difference does it make in your life having people share the gospel with you?

5. Why is their persecution an important part of their story?

6. What is your response to this message?

Matthew 5:38-42

August 30, 2017

Main Idea: Let your good outweigh the evil done to you.

Matthew 5:33-37

August 23, 2017

Main Idea: If you give your word, keep it.