Turning the World Upside Down

What can we learn from the start of the church in Thessalonica? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from Acts 17.

Sermon Discussion

1. What does it mean that that the message of Jesus “turns the world upside down”? How is it foreign to the way of the world today?
2. What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
3. What did you learn about the background of Thessalonica that stands out to you? In ways is Thessalonica similar to our context? In what ways is it different?
4. Read Acts 17:6–7. Why is it significant that Thessalonica was an official site of emperor worship? How does this background help the letter of 1 Thessalonians “come alive”?
5. Review the five parts of 1 Thessalonians (above). Which stands out to you?
6. Christ Connection: How does this passage point us to Jesus?
7. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at this time tomorrow?

Transformation Stories

8. Take some time as a group to share stories of how you have seen God at work in your life or the lives of others. Alternatively, take turns sharing your testimony with your group to celebrate God’s saving and transformative work in your life.