Thessalonians - Part 3

Discussion Questions:

Here’s a set of 10 sermon discussion questions drawn directly from your teaching flow and 1 Thessalonians 3, keeping them practical and heart-oriented for groups:

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Strong Spiritual Leadership Will: Show Up (vv.1–5)

    1.    Paul “could bear it no longer” being apart from the Thessalonians (v.1, v.5). Who is someone God has placed on your heart to spiritually invest in right now?

    2.    In your own leadership (family, ministry, friendships), where are you tempted toward frustration or indifference instead of perseverance and patience?

    3.    Strengthening and encouraging others is a biblical pairing (v.2). Which of those two do you find more natural, and which needs more intentionality from you?

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Strong Spiritual Leadership Will: Celebrate Growth (vv.6–10)

    4.    When Timothy returned with the good news of the Thessalonians’ faith, Paul rejoiced (v.6–9). How can we better notice and celebrate spiritual growth in the people we lead?

    5.    Have you ever been so focused on what’s not happening that you missed what God is doing? Share an example.

    6.    Paul prayed that the Thessalonians would “stand fast in the Lord” (v.8). What does “standing fast” look like in your life right now?

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Strong Spiritual Leadership Will: Pray Big (vv.11–13)

    7.    Paul prayed for increased love and holiness (v.12–13). What would it look like for you to pray more boldly for the spiritual growth of those you lead?

    8.    How has praying for someone changed your attitude toward them (especially if the relationship was difficult)?

    9.    Paul links love for others with becoming “blameless in holiness” (v.13). How do you see love and holiness working together in Christian community?

    10.    Who will you name before God this week—asking Him to increase their love and establish their hearts in love?