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:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Who is your favorite teacher and why?
- 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?
- What rituals do you observe in your family to help you remember important events or people?
- Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. How do the Lord’s Supper and baptism help you remember Jesus?
- Do you think your gifts for serving others lie more on the “speaking” side or the “helping” side, and why?
- 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?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
