Small Groups
Small Groups are a vital step in nurturing spiritual growth, fostering community, and living out our faith in God. As we commit to gathering together, we embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and support one another in our journeys of faith. Together, we can cultivate a vibrant church community that reflects the love and truth of Jesus Christ. Join us as we explore the richness of scripture and the depth of fellowship in our Small Groups!
Small Group Questions
Week One (3-9-25)
1. What does it mean to be faithful to each
other? Can you think of a time when someone
showed faithfulness to you? How did that make
you feel?
2. Read Exodus 4:22; Hosea 1:11; and Malachi
2:10. How does God’s describe his relationship
to Israel? How would that relationship motivate
them to faithfulness towards each other? How
does God’s relationship with us motivate
faithfulness to each other?
3. Read Malachi 2:10-12. According to these
verses the men were divorcing their wives to
marry foreign ones. Read Deuteronomy 7:1-4
then explain why God did not want this to
happen. Why does God want spouses to be
faithful to each other in marriage?
4. Read Malachi 2:13-16. Why did God no longer
accept their offerings? How serious does God
take the marriage covenant? How does
unfaithfulness in marriage effect our
relationship with God?
5. Apathy is defined as a lack of interest,
enthusiasm, or concern. How can we prevent
apathy from entering our relationships with
each other? If you are married what is one thing
you can do to demonstrate commitment to your
spouse? If you’re not married is there someone
God is laying on your heart that you can
encourage or help out? What is one way to
show that you are committed to them?
Week Two (3-16-25)
1. Share some examples of different ways we can serve God? What does it mean to serve God whole-heartedly?
2. Read Malachi 3:6-12. Why was the nation under a curse? How were they robbing God? Read Deuteronomy 28:15, 38-39, 42. According to Malachi 3:11 what were the consequences the nation was experiencing for being under a curse? Even though we don’t experience these curses what does this reveal about God’s attitude towards our service to him? How serious does he take it? Can we ever give complete whole-hearted service to him?
3. In Malachi 3:10 God ask the people to test him. Why? Read Deuteronomy 28:1-14 and identify the blessings God would give the people for obedience. How would God’s covenant blessings motivate the people to turn back to him? Read Ephesians 1:1-14. How does these spiritual blessings motivate us?
4. Read Malachi 3:13-17. God said a scroll of remembrance was written concerning those who feared him. How does knowing that God remembers his people motivate us to whole-hearted service? Read Malachi 4:1-3. How does this warning and promise of hope motivate us to whole-hearted service?
5. Complacency means being satisfied with one’s service. What can cause complacency in our service to God? How can complacency erode away our relationship with God? What are some areas in your life that need radical repentance?
Week Three (3-23-25)
1. According to a survey done by Pew Research in
2022, 55% of American’s believe Jesus will return to
earth. Why do you think people are so interested in
this topic? In what ways do you think Christ’s coming
impacts how we live?
2. Read 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10. Not only was it
reported that this church was now serving God but
also that they were waiting for Jesus’ return. In what
ways does serving God and waiting for Jesus’ return
go together? How does serving God prepare us for
the Lord ‘s return?
3. Read Acts 17:1-9. What did Paul do that made the
Thessalonian Jews so jealous? How did the Jews
react to what Paul was doing? Read 2
Thessalonians 1:1-4. Just as Paul was persecuted,
so was the church. Have you ever felt persecuted for
your faith? How did it make you feel?
4. Read 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10. Here Jesus’ coming
is associated with judgment. According to verses 6-7
what did God say he would do for the believer’s and
their persecutors? How does this facet of Jesus’
coming encourage the believer to endure
persecution?
5. What are some ways we can encourage each
other as we wait for the Lord’s return? Is there any
you know who may be suffering for their faith? What
are some ways you can support them?
Week Four (3-30-25)
1. Has anyone ever told you they were thankful for you?
Or has someone ever told you they were proud of you for
something you did? Was it a parent, grandparent,
teacher, mentor, or a close friend? How did that make
you feel? Or have you ever been thankful for someone
else? Have you ever been proud of someone for
something they did? Was it a son or daughter, a friend, a
trainee at work?
2. Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3. In verse 3 Paul was
thankful to God for three virtues he saw in the church.
How where these virtues evidenced in the church? How
do these virtues show up in our lives today?
3. Read 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10. According to verses 6-8
the church became imitators of Paul, Silas and Timothy
and a model to all the believers in the surrounding area.
This was the means through which the Lord’s message
“rang out” into the community. How can we live out our
faith in a way that influences others in our community for
Christ? How can we set an example of faith to those
even in our everyday relational worlds that have not
received the gospel?
4. What does verse 10 say about the Thessalonian
church’s hope and expectation? What does it mean to
wait for the return of Christ? How does this influence our
Christian example to others? How would this inspire us to
faith, love, and hope?
5. How can we encourage one another to live out our
faith, hope and love? Is there someone you know that
exhibits these virtues? How can you express your
gratitude for them as they live out their faith?