Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, February 1st, 2009.
Remember, if you have any questions or would like to discuss these passages, use the comment section of this entry.
1) 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (Read it twice)
What words or phrases stand out to you in these verses? Which of Paul’s instructions here are easiest for you? Which are hardest?
2) 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
Why do the instructions about how to treat each other follow the instructions about how to treat our spiritual leaders?
Hebrews 13:17, 1 Timothy 5:17-20
Which parts of these verses describe protections for our leaders? Which parts describe responsibilities of our leaders?
What can we do to make our leaders’ work a joy?
3) 1 Peter 3:9; Galatians 6:10; Matthew 5:38-48
How are these instructions different than the common opinions of our culture and world?
How would the world be different if every Christian followed these teachings completely? Are there any situations in your life currently that these verses provide needed direction for you?
4) 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Read this like a checklist. What are you doing well on? What do you need to allow God to change in you?
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