Ordinary Heroes: Nympha: Known by Name

Nympha: Known by Name

Ordinary Heroes

July 9, 2023

Ben Grasser

Colossians 4:15 ESV

Who was Nympha?

Nympha was and

She was known by Paul, she had a house where the church met, and she made it into the Bible.

Nympha avoided

“Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome”

God’s people aren’t meant to have closed doors and high fences because that doesn’t make disciples.

1 Peter 4:9 NLT

Hebrews 13:2 NLT

Nympha

Hebrews 10:25 ESV

Matthew 18:20 ESV

How is God asking you to open your life up so that others can have an opportunity to hear about Jesus?

Discussion Questions:

1. Read Colossians 4:15
2. Nympha and the church that meets in her house undoubtedly made an impact on Paul. Think of a time when you met a person or a group of people that made an impact on you. Why or how did they make an impact?
3. In Ben’s message, C.H.A.O.S. stood for “Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome.” Have you ever felt that your house or your life was too messy to let anyone in? Consider sharing about it with your small group.
4. Read 1 Peter 4:9 and Hebrews 13:2
5. Are there adjustments you need to make in order to become more hospitable to others? Discuss.
6. In what ways has social media made it more difficult for us to personally connect with others as individuals? As a church?
7. Prayerfully consider who God may be asking you to let into your life. What are some practical ways you can begin to do this?