Let Me Strengthen You: Our Joy and Crown!

(1 Thessalonians 2:14-20)

October 3, 2004

Assessment Questions

1) Are you suffering today because of your stand with Christ and the gospel?

2) In what ways do you make the journey more difficult?

• In what ways do you isolate your self?
• In what ways do you become self-focused?
• In what ways do you forget God in your struggle?

3) Do you know someone who struggling with their faith? Do you desire to be helpful?

• In what ways do you reach out to them in love and acceptance?
• In what ways do you encourage them? Visit? Cards? Phone calls? Prayer?
• In what ways are you admonishing them with the truth?

4) How does the promised return of Christ help us with our struggle?

5) What do you need to do today to get on the right path? To better support someone who is struggling?