Date: 2020/07/05

Speaker: Chris Fowler

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Investing in Others is Always an Active Pursuit . . .
I. Consistently Interact w/ those you are Connected, to Discern their Spiritual Health! (1-5)
II. Be Encouraged by and Celebrate Every Evidence of Ongoing Faith and Faithfulness! (6-8)
III. Pray for your Impact on Others and their Growth until Jesus Returns! (9-13)

Practical Implications
○ Begin/Continue the Process of Checking In
○ Look for and Celebrate Grace and Growth
○ 1 Thess Challenge

Sermon and Discussion Guide – 07.05.20

Spend 10-15 Min Catching up on Life:
– What are some highs and lows from this past week? What is something God has shown or taught you?

Read 1 Thess 3 and Discuss the Following Questions:
1. What would you say is Paul’s purpose in sending Timothy? What was the outcome? Why is this important?
2. Describe and unpack Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians (vv9-13). How does the thanksgiving and prayer connect to themes in Thess so far?
3. How could we go about discovering and engaging w/ the spiritual condition and growth of the people of Fletcher?
4. What markers should we explore, look for and measure to determine the spiritual health of those around us/that we are connected to?
5. What role should prayer have in our investment in others? Their growth? How does your prayer life resemble this? Need to adjust?
6. What would sacrificial love look like today in your family, circles of influence, and in your view of others who are different?
7. How can you respond in a specific timely way to the truths of this passage? Who are you aiming to share with? Pray for opportunities.