When people think of what they want in a good friend, most would not include “good teacher.” Yet, we learn from each other continuously. Find out why being a good teacher is an important part of being a good friend on Sunday as we look at the message, “Do You Want Good Friends? Teach Them,” – part of our Strengthening Church Relationships Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES
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WARM UP
Who is the best teacher you ever had and what made him/her so special to you?
SCRIPTURES USED
Acts 8:30-31; Romans 15:14; Matthew 28:19-20; II Timothy 2:24; Hebrews 5:12; Jude 20; Colossians 3:16; II Timothy 2:2, 4:2; James 3:1; John 9:34
MESSAGE POINTS
1. Teaching is your calling
2. Teaching must come from God
3. Teaching must be inspired by multiplication
4. Accurate teaching is encouraging
5. There are those who teach and there are teachers
6. We must be teachable
FRIENDSHIP COVENANT: “I Will Teach You What God Says”
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. Of the message points, which one do you struggle with being true the most? Why?
2. Of the message points, which one do you wholeheartedly support the most? Why?
APPLICATION QUESTION
Would you say that your life reflects a calling to teach those around you? Why or why not?
MENTORING QUESTION
What do you think is the relational impact of teaching what God says to those around you?
