Small Group Prep 11.15.26
Small Group Discussion Prep:
Ecclesiastes 1: 4-11
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
Monthly REACH Theme: Unbelieving Immediate Family Member
Memory work
Book Themes:
Hebrews: Superiority of Christ
James: The Effects of True Saving Faith
1 Peter: Standing Firm Through Suffering
Verse:
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”.”
1 Peter 4:10
Small Group Questions
1. Solomon begins by contrasting generations that come and go with the earth that remains (v. 4). Why is it important for us to recognize the brevity of our lives? How should that reality shape our perspective and how we spend our time?
2. What are some ordinary routines or responsibilities in your life that can become wearisome? How can you learn to approach those things with gratitude rather than frustration?
Spend time praying together for your unbelieving family members.
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?
Ecclesiastes 1: 4-11
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
- Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
- Read Ecclesiastes from start to finish in one sitting
- Read Ecclesiastes 1:4-11 five additional times
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
- Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
- Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
- What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
- Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
- Block Diagram these verses
- Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
- Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.
Monthly REACH Theme: Unbelieving Immediate Family Member
Memory work
Book Themes:
Hebrews: Superiority of Christ
James: The Effects of True Saving Faith
1 Peter: Standing Firm Through Suffering
Verse:
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”.”
1 Peter 4:10
Small Group Questions
1. Solomon begins by contrasting generations that come and go with the earth that remains (v. 4). Why is it important for us to recognize the brevity of our lives? How should that reality shape our perspective and how we spend our time?
2. What are some ordinary routines or responsibilities in your life that can become wearisome? How can you learn to approach those things with gratitude rather than frustration?
Spend time praying together for your unbelieving family members.
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?