Don’t Sleep on This! Be an Encourager

THE TEXT: Acts 20:1-16.(MULTILINE)

3 lessons on how to be an encourager like Paul:

1. Encourage people with your : If you in someone, it.

| Acts 20:1-2 | 1 Thessalonians 5:11 | Hebrews 3:13 AMP | Proverbs 18:21 | Isaiah 55:11 |

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2. Encourage people with your : If you see a , .

| Acts 20:7-10 | John 11:41-42 | James 1:22 | Galatians 6:9-10 |(MULTILINE)

3. Encourage people with your : Be and . 

| Acts 20:11-12 | Job 2:13 | Romans 12:15 | John 15:15 |(MULTILINE)

YOU !

| Acts 20:4 | Galatians 3:28 | Ephesians 2:19 |

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

Have someone quickly re-read the fill-ins from Sunday’s message. Then share what particular point(s) stood out to you, challenged you, or raised a question for you.(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

Tell about a time when someone else’s words of encouragement spoken towards you had a significant positive impact on your life. (MULTILINE)

Pastor Obie shared that you can be an encourager to others through “good deeds”. Share about a time in your life where you were the recipient of a “good deed” that greatly encouraged your faith. (MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

1. 1. In Exodus 17:8-13, Aaron and Hur encouraged Moses by performing the good deed of coming alongside him and holding up his arms, ensuring victory for the Israelites. This story shows the impact of encouragement and supportive actions in times of difficulty. Read the passage together and answer the following prompts. 
      1. Have a few members recap the story in their own words.(MULTILINE)
      2. Have you experienced the type of encouragement that Aaron and Hur gave to Moses in your own life?(MULTILINE)
      3. What does this passage tell us about God? People and yourself?(MULTILINE)
   2. In Luke 10:30-37, the Good Samaritan provided encouragement through a good deed by helping the wounded traveler when others chose to ignore him. His actions show how encouragement can be powerfully expressed through compassionate deeds. Read the story together and answer the following prompts.
      1. Have a few members recap the story in their own words.(MULTILINE)
      2. Sometimes we see a need or a good deed we can fulfill but end up not doing it. What are some factors that stop you from doing good deeds?(MULTILINE)
      3. What does this passage tell us about God? People and yourself?(MULTILINE)
   3. The Bible is filled with verses that urge us to be an encourager to those around us. Read the following verses out loud one at a time. Then share as many insights as possible from the scriptures.
      1. Hebrews 10:24-25.
      2. Proverbs 12:25.
      3. Ephesians 4:29. 
      4. Isaiah 41:6.
      5. Romans 15:2.
      6. Isaiah 41:10.
      7. Proverbs 27:17.
   4. Thessalonians 5:11.

Personal reflection and application.

1. Have everyone share one thing someone else shared in the discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
2. Pray for one another (men with men and women with women if possible).