1. Wait for the Son 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

2. DISCUSSION GUIDE Wait/Waiting: to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc., to be ready and available

3. DISCUSSION GUIDE Being a good example of Christ- followers Living in the power of the Holy Spirit Suffering for their faith Spreading the faith through word and deed Served the living God not idols

4. DISCUSSION GUIDE

7. 1.What were the Christ-followers in Thessalonica doing according to (1 Thessalonians 1:10)? They were waiting on the return of Christ.

8. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. What do you think of when you hear the word waiting?

9. DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. Waiting is not sitting idly by. What activities were these believers doing in (vs. 6-9)? a. Being a good example of Christ-followers b. Living in the power of the Holy Spirit c. Enduring suffering d. Spreading their faith through word and deed e. Serving the living God and not idols

10. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. The number one word for 2014 chosen by Forbes was “culture.” How/why do Christians sit idly by as the culture clashes with our Christian beliefs?

11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. Waiting is “staying alert.” What do the following passages teach about staying alert? a. (Colossians 4:2)Be devoted to prayer b. (Mark 13:35)Stay prepared to be found faithful c. (1 Cor. 16:13-14)Stand firm, show courage, be strong and love others d. (1 Peter 5:8)Go on the offensive against the devil

12. DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. In your daily walk how much do you rely on the power of the Holy Spirit? (Circle one.) Each and every day Sometimes Rarely

13. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. How can the Holy Spirit help you stay active for the cause of Christ? a. (Acts 4:8)He can help you speak with boldness b. (Mark 1:12)He can guide your steps c. (Galatians 5:18)He provides grace d. (Galatians 5:24-25)He removes fleshly desires

14. DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. Have you ever suffered for your faith? How/when?

15. DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. When is the most recent time you shared a verbal witness or did a good deed in the name of Jesus?

16. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10.Are you serving God alone or do you place idols above your relationship to Him? If yes, list the idols.

17. DISCUSSION GUIDE 11.How can you remove these idols and make Jesus the Lord of your life?

18. DISCUSSION GUIDE “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 (NASB)