Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: Unshaken
Sermon Title: Holiness Pursuit
BREAK THE ICE:
Is someone’s authority important when we are making a decision with what they instruct?
It’s a step of trust and faith, to say yes to a doctor, a dentist, and most importantly – GOD
Truth = God has not called us to impurity, but to live in Holiness. 1 Thess. 4:7
TRANSITION
We are called to pursue practical holiness, not legalism or moral liberty
Read 1 Thess. 3:13-4:8
What does Paul pray for in 3:13?
How is one’s heart blameless in this verse?
A. Holiness is God’s will
Read 4:3 In this verse, what is God’s will?
Holy = to set apart. Sanctification = holiness
How is sanctification accomplished in verses 3-4?
- Keep away from sexual immorality
- Control your body in holiness and honor
B. Holiness is Your Job
Read Romans 12:1-2
What did Paul urge the Roman believers in verse 1?
According to verse 2, how can our bodies become holy and pleasing to God?
C. Holiness is Through the Spirit’s Power
Read 4:7-8
What have we been given to help with temptation and the flesh?
Read Romans 8:11
What power does the Spirit of God have for you and me?
Close it out:
Remember, We have been called to Holiness
Read Hebrews 12:1-2
In verse 1, what are we called to remember?
What athletic picture is portrayed in verse 1?
What three things are we admonished to do in our race (our daily living)?
- Lay aside _____________ What does this mean?
- Run with ______________ How do we do this?
- Keeping our ___________ Why is this important?
in verse 2, how is Jesus the pioneer of our faith? the perfecter of our faith?
What was your one compelling take-a-way this week?
Let’s Pray