Thank You Jesus – Week 2

Date
November 14, 2021
Speaker
Pastor Bryce Taylor
Series
Home Worship, Thank You Jesus
Book
Colossians, Matthew, Psalms

Study Guide:

Thank. You. Jesus. Throughout our new sermon series, though short but powerful, pastor Bryce will help us see what a treasure it is to have Jesus in our life. Thankfulness starts with recognizing what we are thankful for. Pastor Bryce suggested that you read the first chapter of every letter Paul wrote. This would be 13 chapters. Let start with reading these three passages: Ephesians 1:3-14 / 2.Thesalonians 1:3-10 / 1.Timothy 1:8-12

Having read these passages, what is it that sticks out to you? What did you learn about Jesus? Write down three to four key takeaways of what you cherish about Jesus. Now, stop and pray! Thank Him for who He is and what He has done for you.

A second thing pastor Bryce challenged us with is a thankfulness that is seen and felt by others. More specifically he asked: “What do people say about you? Can people see that you are thankful?” Write down three instances in the last week where you were actually in a thankful spirit. What were you thankful for? Share with your groups what you are thankful for.

Thankfulness in hard circumstances is a challenge. Yet, in the sermon, we were reminded that even in the hardest times we can be thankful if we focus on Jesus. When you look back on that time when things got very tough or sad, how did Jesus step in and help you in the midst of the situation?

Remember, when Paul wrote this letter he was most likely in a prison in Rome. Read today’s Bible text again: Colossians 1:11-17. Circle the words that express what Paul was thankful for in the middle of this tough circumstance. What is the one thing from the text that you want to hold onto as a “spiritual gold nugget”? Write it down.

This Sunday’s sermon had us look at Jesus as the source of our thankfulness. As you go into this week, once a day, make it a point to stop for five minutes and thank God. Thank him for whatever comes to your mind at that moment.

Pastor Daniel

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