CONNECT: What is one daily rhythm that would help you to more readily enable the Word to be at work in your life this week?
WARM-UP Questions
- Who is someone who encourages you in your Christian walk?
- If you’re comfortable sharing, what’s your relationship with God like at the moment?
READ 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
- How does Paul feel about the Thessalonians? Why do you think he’s telling them this?
- Have you ever had a friend who stopped being a Christian, or a friend you thought would never become a Christian, but did? How did that make you feel?
- Why did Paul find it difficult to visit the Thessalonians?
- How does Paul describe the Thessalonians in v.19-20? Do you feel this way about those you have discipled?
READ 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
- Who did Paul send to the Thessalonians? Why did he do this?
- Why do you think Paul told the Thessalonians, that he was destined for trouble?
- How and why are people tempted to walk away from the Gospel in Australia
- How can we use what we have to encourage other Christians who are facing trials?
READ 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10
- What does v.6 tell us about the context within which this letter was written? What do these historical details show us about the Bible?
- How does Paul feel upon hearing about how the church in Thessalonica is going?
- How do you encourage the faith of others? What sorts of things encourage you to follow God?
READ 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
- What is Paul doing in v.11-13? What is he modelling for us today?
- What do these words tell us about Paul’s heart, and ultimately, God’s heart for all followers of Christ?
- Who in your life prays that you keep growing as a disciple of Jesus? Who can you be praying for?
APPLY This Week: What are some practical ways we can rejoice in, encourage, and pray for one another as we commit to maturing as disciples of Jesus this week?
