Our Lives Validate the Gospel
Y20 – Living the Gospel – 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-12
Key Words: Kingdom Building, Evangelism, Witnesses, Good Deeds, Service, Integrity
- How would you describe Paul’s attitude towards those with whom he shared Jesus?
- List the various ways Paul describes his behavior in this passage.
- What does Paul mean when he says that “as apostles we could have been a burden to you?”
- What does it look like when a Christian leader becomes a burden to those he or she is supposed to serve?
- Describe why Paul felt his behavior enhanced his credibility as a messenger of the gospel?
- Describe why felt his behavior enhanced the credibility of the gospel itself?
- Do you agree or disagree: how we share is as important as what we share?
- Why is it vital for the life of the messenger to be consistent with the message?
- How effective is the message of the gospel when those who wield it have questionable motives or morals?
- Explain your response to the following statement: ‘when people know you are a Christian, you are a witness 24/7 whether you wish to be or not.’