Group Notes | November 22
Thankful Because He’s Faithful
November 22, 2015
Pastor Jonathan Falwell
Open:
Much of life today is filled with sorrow, chaos and darkness, and we can feel overwhelmed. Let’s consciously take a few moments to name some of the many things we have to be grateful for. Call out random short answers as you think of them.
Today we want to reflect on the path we have traveled this past year. As we look back, we desire to see God’s amazing faithfulness in never leaving us on our own.
Discuss:
He Is Faithful
- Someone read 2 Thessalonians 3:3. What is the first phrase of this verse?
- What is so significant about these three words, and why?
- Read Deut. 7:9. If faithfulness is one of the attributes of God’s character, what does that mean to you as you follow Him?
He Will Establish You
- God’s faithfulness is followed by two promises. What is the first?
- Read 2 Thess. 2:15-17. The word for “establish” in both verses means to set you firmly in place, where you cannot be moved. Will you relate this to your life, and tell how that gives you assurance in this world where you may otherwise feel like a ball being batted around?
He Will Guard You
- What is the second promise? Can anyone give an example of a situation where God has actually protected (guarded) you?
- As you look back at the past year, if He has been faithful to bring you through all the difficulties and crises, what does this tell you about tomorrow?
Close:
As you break into small groups, share some of the trials God has walked through with you this year. Do you see Faithfulness as an unchangeable part of God, just as He is loving, merciful, etc.? Sometimes you may not have felt His presence, but did He ever leave you? Share if you have major obstacles in trusting His constant watchfulness. Think of joining a Life Group at church to help you know and trust Him better. As you close in prayer, ask Him to reveal Himself to you in more ways, for faith to love Him more deeply, and for the ability to trust Him more fully!
Memory Verse: 2 Thessalonians 3:3: “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”