Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

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1. Because I CAN'T please everyone. (1 Thes 2:1-2)

1. ERROR(1 Thes 2:3)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

1. How is people pleasing really a form of "self-pleasing"? In other words, why is people pleasing really about the person doing it more than the people s/he is trying to please?
    
2. What are some ways you have "fear of man"? (Definition: Caring more about what people think than what God thinks, i.e. "people pleasing")
    
3. What are the 5 things Paul lists as "sins we commit when we commit to people pleasing" (v3 & 5)? How can we guard against them?
    
4. Why is "God pleasing" really the way we love people (v6-8)?

Breakout Questions:

How should the church respond to the SCOTUS ruling on same sex marriage? How should YOU respond when YOU are asked about it? Pray for the leadership or our nation and pray for one another!

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1. By Who do you chose to FOLLOW ? (1 Thes 1:5-6a)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

1. List more evidences, from this passage, that the Thessalonians are authentic.
    
2. In which of these areas do you struggle most to be a good example? How can you grow in this area?
    
3. Name a struggle you are going through right now. How does the return of Jesus change the way you think about that struggle?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for the example you are setting for your kids (moms and dads) and others who are watching!

Review:

1. By Who do you chose to FOLLOW ? (1 Thes 1:5-6a)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

1. List more evidences, from this passage, that the Thessalonians are authentic.
    
2. In which of these areas do you struggle most to be a good example? How can you grow in this area?
    
3. Name a struggle you are going through right now. How does the return of Jesus change the way you think about that struggle?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for the example you are setting for your kids (moms and dads) and others who are watching!

Three Things True of Authentic Christians (1 Thes 1:3):

1. Authentic Christians have a Faith that WORKS .

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

1. Describe the relationship between faith and works. Why are works THE Biblical evidence of authentic faith?
    
2. How does love for Christ make you labor for Christ?
    
3. How does hope give you endurance to keep the faith in a hard world?

Breakout Questions:

Anyone struggling and/or going through the motions? Pray for authenticity!

Three Things True of Authentic Christians (1 Thes 1:3):

1. Authentic Christians have a Faith that WORKS .

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

1. Describe the relationship between faith and works. Why are works THE Biblical evidence of authentic faith?
    
2. How does love for Christ make you labor for Christ?
    
3. How does hope give you endurance to keep the faith in a hard world?

Breakout Questions:

Anyone struggling and/or going through the motions? Pray for authenticity!

Five Personal Benefits from the Lord:

1. PROVISION : I am Content. (Ps 23:1-2)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 23

1. On a scale of 1-10, how content are you? What are areas where you struggle? How can you grow in contentment?
    
2. Why would the Shepherd lead you into the valley of the shadow of death?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another.

Five Personal Benefits from the Lord:

1. PROVISION : I am Content. (Ps 23:1-2)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 23

1. On a scale of 1-10, how content are you? What are areas where you struggle? How can you grow in contentment?
    
2. Why would the Shepherd lead you into the valley of the shadow of death?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another.

Questioning God's goodness takes me to a BAD PLACE . (Ps 13:1-2)

1. I am FORGOTTEN . (Ps 13:1a)

1. Get REAL with God. (Ps 13:3-4)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 13

1. David mentions his "enemy" in verses 2 and 4. How would you apply what he says to your own life?
    
2. Why is David's focus on the past and the future in verses 5 and 6? What does this tell you about how you should view your life during a trial?
    
3. CHILDREN'S QUESTION Have you ever felt like God is ignoring you? What should we do when we feel that way? (Explain to your child that God IS there, and He DOES care, even if it doesn’t feel like it. Sometimes when we are sad, we feel alone and that God has left us - but He promised to NEVER leave us!) 

Breakout Questions:

Did you abide through prayer and Bible reading this week? What specifically are you moved to change or apply this week and how are you going to apply it?

Pray for one another.

Questioning God's goodness takes me to a BAD PLACE . (Ps 13:1-2)

1. I am FORGOTTEN . (Ps 13:1a)

1. Get REAL with God. (Ps 13:3-4)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 13

1. David mentions his "enemy" in verses 2 and 4. How would you apply what he says to your own life?
    
2. Why is David's focus on the past and the future in verses 5 and 6? What does this tell you about how you should view your life during a trial?
    
3. CHILDREN'S QUESTION Have you ever felt like God is ignoring you? What should we do when we feel that way? (Explain to your child that God IS there, and He DOES care, even if it doesn’t feel like it. Sometimes when we are sad, we feel alone and that God has left us - but He promised to NEVER leave us!) 

Breakout Questions:

Did you abide through prayer and Bible reading this week? What specifically are you moved to change or apply this week and how are you going to apply it?

Pray for one another.

What Fires Me Up About Grace:

1. I am FORGIVEN ! (Ps 32:1-2)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 32

1. Define "grace" - what does it mean and what does it mean to you?
    
2. God has promised to instruct you and teach you (Ps 32:8). How does He do that? How has He been doing that for you?
    
3. Share a personal testimony of why YOU are thankful and celebrate God's grace!

Breakout Questions:

Confess anything you have tried to hide from God. Pray for one another.