LIVING IN A COMMUNITY OF GRACE: Taking care

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 8, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

What is the best club, group or organization to which you have belonged?
What made that group of people so special?
What did the group have in common?
 
Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)
“If we are the Body” Casting Crowns (It bears repeating)
 
Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)
Hebrews 10:19-25, 1 Corinthians 12:21-26

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

What unites our church body?
What unites our community group?
What strength have you gained from being a part of this group?
How has this group challenged you?
What more can we do to encourage one another?
What more can we do to encourage the church body?
How can we encourage others to join a community group?

Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)