Bible Reading
1. Galatians 2:20 (NIV)**: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
2. Luke 17:11-19 (NIV)**: The story of Jesus healing the ten lepers, where only one returned to give thanks.
Application Questions
1. According to Galatians 2:20, what happens to our old identity when we are crucified with Christ?
2. In the story of the ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19), how many lepers returned to thank Jesus after being healed?
3. What does the sermon suggest is the relationship between gratitude and worship?
4. How does the sermon describe the impact of mediocrity on our spiritual lives?
Inspiration Questions
1. What does it mean for our old identity to be crucified with Christ, and how should this affect our daily lives?
2. Why do you think only one leper returned to thank Jesus, and what does this teach us about gratitude?
3. How does the sermon explain the dangers of entitlement and its effect on our relationship with God?
4. What are the four postures mentioned in the sermon that are necessary for transformation, and why is gratitude emphasized first?
Revelation Questions
1. Reflect on your own life: Are there areas where you feel you have slipped into mediocrity? How can you invite Jesus to bring transformation and excitement into those areas?
2. Think about a recent blessing in your life. Did you turn it into praise? If not, how can you start doing this regularly?
3. Identify a situation where you felt entitled. How did this affect your sense of gratitude and your relationship with God?
4. How can you cultivate a posture of gratitude in your daily routine? What specific actions can you take to express gratitude to God and others?
5. Is there someone in your life with whom you have conflicts? How can expressing gratitude towards them lead to healing and deeper relationships?
6. Consider your financial life. Are you grateful for what you have, or do you often find yourself wanting more? How can you bring your finances into the presence of God through gratitude?
7. Share with the group one person you are genuinely grateful for and why. How can you express this gratitude to them this week?
By engaging with these questions, we hope to deepen our understanding of the importance of gratitude in our spiritual lives and foster a more profound connection with God and those around us.
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