UP/IN/OUT seriesIN “GTS Groups”

June 7, 2015Dave Chae

1 Thessalonians 1:

UP/IN/OUT

1. UP – “Only God Satisfies”2. UP – “Made to Rule” 3. IN – “Love People Inside Church”4. IN – “Love People Inside Church”5. OUT – “Love People Outside Church” 6. OUT – “Love People Outside Church”

1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

4 For we know, brothers and sister loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it

9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

Today’s Message

When the church is doing it right? What does it look like? How can we be that church?

Gratitude, Prayers, Remember service

2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work …

Reminders that we’re special, chosen by God.

4 For we know, brothers and sister loved by God, that he has chosen you,

Christians are powerful people. We’re not weak sauce.

5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.

The test is in the pudding.

5b. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

Imitation and Joy in the midst of suffering

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

Worthy of imitation. The word got out because of the church.

7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere.

Sacrifice – It’s not easy to say no to our ultimate source of dependence and say yes to Jesus.

9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

Principle of Love

Love is a choice Agape

The decision of the will to love someone regardless of their response.

Be a Friend

Practical Tips

Pause and Listen to people

in your oikos

Ask Questions

Notice

Create Memories

Manage 5-7 minute communication

window

Meet Regularly

Pray Behind Peoples’ Backs

Learn to have last 10 % conversations

Follow Up with People

Beware of the 4 Horsemen

1.Condemning Criticism2.Extreme Defensiveness3.Stonewalling4.Despise