Committed to Stir You Up – Deric Bartlett

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Sermon Notes

This week Pastor Deric continues the series Committed with a sermon titled Committed to Stir You Up focusing on 1 Thessalonians 5: 1 – 11
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
ICEBREAKER: What was your worst childhood injury?
1. The phrase “the day of the Lord” refers to a future time period when the Lord will intervene in human history to complete His plan of redemption and judgment [1 Thessalonians 5:2]. Examine such passages as Joel 2:30-32, Amos 5:18-20, Zephaniah 2:1-3, Malachi 4:1, and 2 Peter 3:10 to find more details.
2. The world hopes for a brighter future, whereas the Bible speaks of a frightful future for unbelievers [2 Thessalonians 5:3]. Does this prospect propel you forward to reach out to unbelievers [cf. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; 2 Timothy 4:1-5; Titus 2:11-14]?
3. From 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, as well as Matthew 5:13-16, John 8:12, Romans 1:18- 23, and Ephesians 5:3-14, what are the contrasts between living in the light and living in the dark?
4. Does the term “sleep” in 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7 mean the same as “asleep” in 4:13- 15? How would you explain the different meanings based on their respective contexts?
5. We are commanded twice to “be sober” [1 Thessalonians 5:6, 8]. What does that look like based on these verses as well as 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:7, and 1 Peter 5:8?
6. How do you reconcile God’s love and His wrath [1 Thessalonians 5:9]? Include John 3:36, Romans 5:8-9, Romans 12:19, and Ephesians 2:3 in your thoughts.
7. From 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, how do we specifically encourage and edify one another [1 Thessalonians 5:11]?
8. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?