TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS
Read Ephesians 4:28 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. What is God’s Word saying to you in this verse? What is God’s heart for His people?
What is so dangerous about an “idle” lifestyle? What kinds of habits and things can it lead to? And how is being lazy contagious to the people around you?
How can a lazy person recognize the sin in themselves, and what steps should they take to overcome it?
How should a believer respond if their boss asks them to act in an immoral way to favor or help the company?
Some examples of stealing (like robbing a bank) seems pretty obvious to us. Other examples (like taking a couple of paper clips from work to use at home) might seem harmless. Is it ever ok to steal? Why or why not?
What are the characteristics of a busy-body? And how can a “busy-body” give Christianity such a bad name? What attributes does it display that would not represent Jesus well?
What is one area in your life this week, that you can be less idle or lazy, and how can you specifically give glory to God in that area (meaning: what will you stop doing, and what will you start doing)?
ALL IN #30 Ephesians 4:28
Stop Stealing & Get to Work!
November 1, 2020 • Jason Carson
ALL IN #51 Ephesians 6:17b
May 23, 2021 • Jason Carson
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS As a review of the whole passage, read Ephesians 6:10-17. What is God’s Word saying to you in this passage? What have you learned? What sticks out? What has helped you? Discuss the sword of the Spirit. Why is this such a critical piece in the armor of God? What does it do for you? What does it protect you from? How is it an offensive weapon? Name one situation/ trial you are going through currently in life right now, and discuss HOW you can apply the Word of God to that situation (Ps. 119:105). Have the group share specific Bible verses that can be applied to each person’s circumstances. Read Matthew 4:1-11. Break down the 3 temptations Jesus faced, and how they are similar to things we face on a daily basis. Discuss how Jesus responded to each temptation. How is the Sword of the Spirit (God’s Word) useful to you? (There’s dozens and dozens of answers- have each person in the group share at least one!) As we have gone through each of the 6 pieces in the armor of God (belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the Gospel of peace, helmet of salvation, shield of faith, and sword of the Spirit)… have each group member pick one of those items that they would like prayer for in this upcoming season.