Week of September 8
Can I Be Too Bad for God?

Have you ever felt like your questions and doubts make you a bad Christian? Have you ever felt like you are just a little too bad for God? Maybe you feel that you have done things that can’t be forgiven? You are not alone in this and yet Jesus points to a truth that needs to be considered before you quit.

SCRIPTURE

Read John 14:6 (read out loud together)

Leader: Share about a time that you felt included. What was that experience like?

Key Scriptures from Sunday:

  • Romans 3:22
  • John 14:6 NIV
  • Mark 2:16 NIV
  • Acts 3:15 NIV
  • 1 John 4:2 NIV
  • Revelation 21:4 NIV
  • Romans 3:22 NLT

OBSERVATION

“Your doubts don’t make you a bad Christian. They make you human.”

Q. Which part of Sundays’ message was most impactful for you and why?

Q. In John 14:6, Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Truth isn’t an idea; it’s the person of Jesus. How does this influence how you share truth with others?

Q. In Romans 3:22 Jesus is the only way to God, but everyone is invited into a relationship with Him. What thoughts and feelings come up when you consider that truth?

Q. Share a truth about Jesus that helps you remember how He is different from other world religions. How does this truth impact your view of God?

Q. Think about the way Jesus lived and loved. What stands out to you about His life, and how could that influence the way you live yours?

APPLICATION

Commit to a step and live it out this week.

  • Consider how you could love others by serving on the weekend at BeLoved.
  • Form a huddle during the week (3-4 persons of same gender) and spend time talking   about ways you can prepare to play a part in redeeming the world around us. (examples: serving a neighbour, encouraging someone by checking in on them and asking how you can pray for them or serve them, consider helping someone in need)

PRAYER

Be bold and pray with power.

"Father, we know we could never earn Your love, so help us stop striving for your acceptance and to find soul rest in Christ’s finished work on the cross. Thank You for sending Jesus to our world so that we could have a relationship with You. We praise You, and we believe Jesus is the name that is above all names. In Jesus’ name, Amen."