Echo Chamber Questions
Sermon: Hear and Believe--1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
The Big Idea is that true spiritual conviction gladly receives whatever God speaks with all of the 'senses of the soul.'
1. According to 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6, how can Paul say that he knows God's choice of the Thessalonians? Discuss what that looks like. (leader--read the rest of chapter and look at Pastor Matt's 3 main points in sermon).
2. According to 1 Peter 1:23-25, how are we born again? Knowing that, do we grow as a Christian with different means? (cf. Galatians 3:1-5)
3. Do you find your joy in life to be dependent or independent of your circumstances? Discuss.
4. Can you relate with 1 Peter 1:8, this idea of "inexpressible joy" in your life? If not, repent. Fall on your face before God and beg HIm to give you ears to hear and eyes to see his glory and his Christ! Discuss.
5. My sheep hear my voice-Jesus. John 10:3, 18:37. Do you hear/listen/read God's voice?