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2026 Discussion Questions

November 1, 2026

Title: Witnesses: An All Saints' Celebration

Primary Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

1. What is something you learned from another person simply by watching them do it?

2. Who is someone whose way of living has shaped you in a lasting way, and what about their example has stayed with you?

3. What stood out to you from the sermon, "Witnesses: An All Saints' Celebration?" What story, idea, or image did you want to discuss?

4. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. What does Paul say about how he and his companions lived among the Thessalonians? What specific details do you notice? What is he trying to communicate by bringing this up?

5. What metaphor does Paul use to describe his relationship with the Thessalonians, and what do you notice about the way he says he cared for them? Why is that important?

6. What does this passage suggest about the ways other people can shape, encourage, and strengthen our own journeys of faith?

7. Read Hebrews 12:1-2. What do you think the writer means by being, "surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses?" Who comes to mind when you hear that phrase, and why?

8. Read Philippians 1:3-5. What does Paul say about the people whose faith journey has been connected with his own? What does this suggest about the kind of community we are called to build?

9. What is one way you could be a witness to God's love this week, not necessarily through words, but through the way you live or show up for someone?

10. Who is someone whose life or faith you would like to give thanks for in prayer today, and what would you like to pray for as they are remembered?