"Gratitude Is Good For Us" Discussion Questions

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What is one of the greatest gifts you have ever received from another person? Why was the gift so special? How did you show gratitude?

Talk It In

I. Read Luke 17:11–19

1. What are some of the reasons we aren’t as grateful as we should be?
2. Are you more like the nine who didn’t show gratitude, or the one who returned and thanked Jesus? How can we become more like “the one” leper?

Talk About It

II. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 4:2, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 136:1–3

1. What does gratitude toward God look like?
2. How often do you show it?
3. What factors inhibit (or get in the way of) gratitude?
4. How have you seen the ill effects of a lack of gratitude?

III. Read Psalm 103:1–3

1. Pastor John shared five categories of life in which to identify the good and express appreciation (Faith, Family, Friends, Finances, Physicality). Share about the good you can identify in some of those categories.

Talk It Home

IV. Read Hebrews 12:28–29

1. What are some ways to cultivate gratitude in your daily life?
2. Who do you need to express gratitude toward?
3. How will you do that?

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