Bible Point: Our faith in God can encourage others.
Key verse: “In everything set them an example by doing what is
good” (Titus 2:7a).
Bible Exploration: Acts 27:1-44
Paul was able to encourage his shipmates’ faith because he had the
encouragement of being connected to Jesus. Christians experience Jesus’ love and power
and have the ability to communicate peace and encouragement to others.
To think about and discuss:
• What prevents us from from comforting others?
• Where do non-Christians turn to find comfort or encouragement?
• Which is easier, comforting someone or being comforted? Explain.
Family Challenge:
During a meal, ask each family member to shape or rearrange a food item into the name or the initial of someone he or she would like to encourage in the Christian life. When the names have been made, have them tell why they want to encourage the people they’ve
chosen. As family members share, have them each eat the food-created name and then tell one way that he orshe will encourage the person in the coming week.
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Sometimes I feel uncomfortable "comforting" others or encouraging others because it feels so hokey or contrived. If the person in needs voices that need, its easier, but most of the time, I don't want to bring up a upsetting subject. Anyone feel the same way?
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