The Lost Art of Discernment. How Can I Help You?

Introduction:

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Discerning Needs in the Church:

  1. The idle need Admonished . (1 Thess 5:14a)
  2. The fainthearted need Encouraged . (1 Thess 5:14b)
  3. The weak need Help . (1 Thess 5:14c)

    Galatians 6:1 - Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.

  4. You need Discernment . (1 Thess 5:14)
  5. We all need Grace . (1 Thess 5:14-15)

    1. Be Patient .
    2. Be Merciful .
    3. Be Good .

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. How can you tell the difference between the idle, the fainthearted, and the weak?

  3. How can you specifically carry out the command to admonish someone in the church who is just attending and watching, but not getting involved (v14)? What would you say to that person?

Breakout
Pray for one another.