Sermon Questions for May 9

What follows is a discussion guide to be used in a small group to facilitate group interaction and application in regards to the most recent sermon.

Followers Who Lead, Leaders Who Follow: Persecution and Perseverance

 
What is a way in which God has poured love on you this week?
 
Read 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5.
 
What is one distinct way that your life changed when you started following Jesus (whether that very day or years into being a Christian)?
 
Choosing to follow Jesus, how did that cost the Thessalonians? What is it costing you?
 
“God pours His love on us and it spills on everyone around us.” How are you putting yourself in a place to receive God’s love? 
 
How are you putting yourself in a place to pour His love on others? What is a barrier that keeps you from doing this?
 
Consider the way God has made you. What would be your dream “service”? What’s a next step you can take in that direction?
 
Close in prayer.