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This Study Guide is designed to help you apply Sunday’s message. Join one of our message-based Community Groups to do this study together. Visit the Groups table after service to find a group!
LESSON AIM: The aim of this lesson is to find hope in Jesus when we are troubled by guilt.
B E LO NG in G od ’ s family: _____________________________________________________ CHECK IN: (optional) Let’s briefly share with each other how we’ve been doing this week. OPENING PRAYER ICEBREAKER: Share an example of people deliberately trying to catch a person in a scandal. How do you feel about such an agenda?
B E C O M E like Je sus: _____________________________________________________ 1. Sunday’s message explored the story of the woman “caught in adultery.” What is one point that impressed you personally? 2. Re-read John 8:1-11. Notice that Jesus’ statements and questions focused on the woman. Whom else could He have focused on? What could He have asked or said to them?
help us overcome our guilt? John 3:17; Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9; Hebrews 8:12. 5. Read Luke 19:2-10, Genesis 45:1-5 and 50:15-20. There are at least two ways in which we may struggle with guilt: our own past guilt (Zacchaeus), the guilt of others who have personally sinned against us (Joseph). If either of these apply to you right now, how do you think you should deal with the issue in God’s wisdom and grace?
BL ES S o th er s : _____________________________________________________ What were the last two things Jesus said to the woman in John 8:11? How can we flesh out this attitude in our relationships with each other?
BUI L D G o d ’s k i n g d o m : _____________________________________________________ The world often sees Christians as self-righteous people who condemn others. As we rub shoulders with unbelievers, how can we offset this impression?
BEL I EV E G o d a n d a c t i n fa i t h : _____________________________________________________ What do you sense God nudging you to do this week as a result of this study? PRAYER: What challenge are you facing this week? How can our group pray and support you? June 11, 2017
3. You know the saying, “You have to pick your battles.” How did Jesus demonstrate the wisdom in this story? Tell about a time when you had to carefully choose what to tackle and what to ignore. 4. Guilt and condemnation can be very destructive forces in our life. What can we learn from these verses about God’s willingness to
Get a copy of this Study Guide and other message resources at www.twincities.church
This Study Guide is designed to help you apply Sunday’s message. Join one of our message-based Community Groups to do this study together. Visit the Groups table after service to find a group!
LESSON AIM: The aim of this lesson is to find hope in Jesus when we are troubled by guilt.
B E LO NG in G od ’ s family: _____________________________________________________ CHECK IN: (optional) Let’s briefly share with each other how we’ve been doing this week. OPENING PRAYER ICEBREAKER: Share an example of people deliberately trying to catch a person in a scandal. How do you feel about such an agenda?
B E C O M E like Je sus: _____________________________________________________ 1. Sunday’s message explored the story of the woman “caught in adultery.” What is one point that impressed you personally? 2. Re-read John 8:1-11. Notice that Jesus’ statements and questions focused on the woman. Whom else could He have focused on? What could He have asked or said to them?
help us overcome our guilt? John 3:17; Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9; Hebrews 8:12. 5. Read Luke 19:2-10, Genesis 45:1-5 and 50:15-20. There are at least two ways in which we may struggle with guilt: our own past guilt (Zacchaeus), the guilt of others who have personally sinned against us (Joseph). If either of these apply to you right now, how do you think you should deal with the issue in God’s wisdom and grace?
BL ES S o th er s : _____________________________________________________ What were the last two things Jesus said to the woman in John 8:11? How can we flesh out this attitude in our relationships with each other?
BUI L D G o d ’s k i n g d o m : _____________________________________________________ The world often sees Christians as self-righteous people who condemn others. As we rub shoulders with unbelievers, how can we offset this impression?
BEL I EV E G o d a n d a c t i n fa i t h : _____________________________________________________ What do you sense God nudging you to do this week as a result of this study? PRAYER: What challenge are you facing this week? How can our group pray and support you? June 11, 2017
3. You know the saying, “You have to pick your battles.” How did Jesus demonstrate the wisdom in this story? Tell about a time when you had to carefully choose what to tackle and what to ignore. 4. Guilt and condemnation can be very destructive forces in our life. What can we learn from these verses about God’s willingness to
Get a copy of this Study Guide and other message resources at www.twincities.church
