Receivers Until the Day

Community Group Guide
Week of Sep 21
Eph. 1:3-14

OPENER

  • What is one of the best or weirdest gifts you ever received? Why?

DISCUSSION

  • What blessing from God is easiest for you to overlook?
  • Read Ephesians 1:3 When did you last feel like God “lavished” blessings on you?
  • When have you tried to “earn” His love instead of just receiving it?
  • Read Ephesians 1:4-6 How does knowing God chose you change your self-image?
  • Read Ephesians 1:7-10 What keeps you from believing you’re truly forgiven?
  • Read Ephesians 1:13-14 What practical habits or actions help you stay aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence in you.
  • Where do you want to see more of Christ’s work “in” or “through” you?

ACTION STEP

  • Read Acts 3:19-20 What is one thing you need to turn away from (repent) to experience refreshment from the Lord?

SERIES RESOURCES

SERIES RESOURCES

 

FAMILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

MAIN POINT

  • God freely gives us His love and blessings.

MEMORY VERSE

  • Ephesians 1:3: Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ.

OBJECT LESSON

“The Free Candy Lesson”

Object: A small bag of candy (or any small treat)

Lesson:

  1. Hold up the candy and ask: “Who wants this candy?” Let the kids respond.
  2. Give it to a child without them having to do anything to earn it.
  3. Say: “See how good it feels to get something just because someone wants to give it to you? That’s like God’s grace! God gives us His love, forgiveness, and blessings because he loves us.”

Key Point: God’s blessings are a free gift we receive and enjoy, like getting candy without doing anything to earn it.

OPENER

  • What’s the best gift someone has ever given you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  • How can we say “thank you” to God for being so good to us?
  • Since God gives us good gifts, how can we share love at school and home?

ACTION STEP

  • As a family, make a gratitude list and thank God for those blessings.

PRAYER PROMPT

  • “Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us every blessing in Jesus. Help us be thankful and share Your love with others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

 

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