A Life Pleasing to God

Discussion Questions:

Sermon Overview:

This past week’s sermon was focused on how we respond to Jesus’ sacrificial death for us by pleasing God with sacrificial lives. We please God in at least three ways:

With our love for one another (vv. 1-6)

With our loyalty to what we’ve received (vv. 7-17)

When we look to him to keep us faithful (vv. 18-21)

Digging Deeper:  

Read Hebrews 13:1-19. Put a star next to one or two encouragements that stick out to you. Then, discuss what you’ve starred. 

One of the ways we can please God is by our love for one another (see verses 1-6). How have you experienced God’s love for you through other followers of Jesus?

Being generous is a way of showing love to one another (vv. 2-3). What are some practical ways you could show generosity to people in your life who are in need? 

Being sexually pure is a way of showing love to one another (vs. 4). Why does sexual purity impact the wider community?

Being content is a way of showing love for one another (vv. 5-6). In what areas of your life are you most tempted to be less than content with what you have?

How does contentment with what we have impact the wider community?

Who is a past faithful leader you respect? What would it look like for you to imitate their faith (v. 7)?

Are there ways you find it hard to “obey” and “submit” to your church leaders (v. 17)? How come? How does the verse help is do what it is calling us to do?

Of all the encouragements mentioned in Hebrews 13, what is one that you want to think more about and grow in? Why? How can the Gospel Community be a part of helping you in this area?

Take It Home:

What is one thing you want to take away, remember, do, or change in light of this week’s sermon and discussion?

Prayer Requests:

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