Small Group Week 3

APPRECIATE OTHERS

CATCHING UP/LOOKING AHEAD

   1.  Did you see any answers to prayer this last week?

   2.  Who is one of the most thankful people you know?

KEY VERSE

How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.

1 Thessalonians 3:9 NLT

VIDEO TEACHING

You can watch a ten-minute video teaching with Tom on this week’s truths at YouTube.com/TomHolladay.

DISCOVERY QUESTIONS

   1.  What person are you thankful for?

   2.  How have others’ expressions of appreciation to you made an impact on your life?

   3.  What do you think would help you be more appreciative and get better at expressing appreciation to others?

   4.  What did this chapter say to you about how you express appreciation to God?

LIVING ON PURPOSE

God’s five purposes for each of us are evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship. In this section, we’ll look at how we can take practical steps to fulfill one of those purposes based on the truths we’ve looked at in this study.

MINISTRY

Write a note of thanks and encouragement to someone each day this week.

PRAYING TOGETHER

Pray prayers of thanksgiving to God together as you end your group discussion.