WARM WELCOME - Open the conversation
What's one thing about the holiday season you love, and one thing you could do without?
RECAP - Share a message summary
Gratitude isn't just something we practice around Thanksgiving; it's a perspective we choose to carry into every season of life. In Luke 17, ten men experienced the miracle of healing, but only one returned to thank Jesus. We can easily become so focused on what God gives us that we forget the Giver. This holiday season, we're challenged to recognize our blessings and let them lead us into worship.
DISCUSS - Enjoy a good conversation using the questions below as a guide - (🔥Deeper Question)
Have you ever experienced something that made you stop and think, "I am really fortunate to have this"?
Read Luke 17:11-17. Only one of the ten returned to thank Jesus. Why do you think it's so easy to receive blessings without stopping to acknowledge them?
Read Romans 1:21. How might ingratitude contribute to spiritual drift?
Read Psalm 103:1-5. What specific benefits of God does David remind himself not to forget? Which one stands out most to you right now?
What blessings in your life have become so familiar that you've stopped seeing them as blessings?
Are there circumstances in your life where you've allowed disappointment over what God hasn't given you to overshadow gratitude for what He has? 🔥
PRACTICE - Ask, “What is one way that you will put scripture into practice this week?”
Return to Jesus - set aside time this week to worship Jesus without asking for anything.
Make a gratitude list - write down 10 blessings in your life that you might take for granted.
PRAY - Spend 30 minutes sharing, praying, and holding one another accountable.
