Certain practices are normal when Christians gather, as part of our life together.

Talking Points:

  • Practice #1: Teaching. Preaching and teaching from the Bible is a central part of what we do when we gather. Every Christian needs to regularly be listening to good teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2
  • Practice #2: Singing. God deserves a joyful response from us because of who he is and what he has done. Psalm 95:1-3
  • Practice #3: Remembering. The first is called the Lord’s Supper or Communion. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  • Practice #4: Serving. Every Christian has been given some kind of ability from God for the purpose of serving others. 1 Peter 4:10-11
  • Practice #5: Mentoring. The Bible tells us to pass on God’s truth to others, who can pass it on to others in turn. 2 Timothy 2:2
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Who is your favorite teacher and why?
  3. Read Psalm 95:1-3. Do you like to sing? Why or why not? Describe a time when music moved you emotionally. What is it about music that makes it a fitting way to express joy and gratitude to God?
  4. What rituals do you observe in your family to help you remember important events or people?
  5. Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. How do the Lord’s Supper and baptism help you remember Jesus?
  6. Do you think your gifts for serving others lie more on the “speaking” side or the “helping” side, and why?
  7. Who mentored you on your faith journey? What did they do? On a scale of one to ten, how confident do you feel that you can mentor someone else in their faith, and why?
  8. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

 

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