Break the ice
Who is the most patient person you know, and who is the kindest person you know? Why?
Small group questions
- In your own words, define kindness and patience.
- Read 1 Corinthians 13:4. How is love connected to patience and kindness?
4Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud
- Which characteristic is harder for you to practice? Why?
- Have you ever seen a lack of patience and kindness negatively impact a relationship?
- How have you seen patience and kindness positively impact a relationship?
- When it comes to relationships, do you find it easy or difficult to wait for someone who is patient and kind? Why?
- Read Ephesians 4:32. Why are we supposed to be kind and patient with each other according to these verses?
32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Moving forward
Not only do we need to look out for people who are patient and kind, we need to be patient and kind. Which of these characteristics is more difficult for you right now? Share with your group. Along with sharing the characteristics that you want to grow in, tell your group one way you can grow in either patience or kindness this week and share it with your group. Let’s be people who are ready to show love to the people around us through our patience and kindness!
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