From the Inside Out
A Grace Filled Life
Grace to grow in community (3|3)
Pages 222-229
Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
John 13:34-35 (NIV) “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
How do you personally view accountability in your walk with God, as a restriction or as a support for growth? What helps you stay open and transparent with others in your faith journey?
Have you ever struggled with pulling away or building walls after being hurt by someone in the church? What helped you begin to trust again and allow Christ to heal those wounds?
Why is forgiveness so central to breaking the cycle of hurt and living in the freedom Christ has won for us?
According to John 13:35, why is love for one another the defining mark of true discipleship? How does genuine, Christ-like love serve as the most powerful testimony of God’s grace to the world?
How can you personally demonstrate Christ-like love in your daily interactions, both within the church and in the wider community, so that others see God’s grace at work in you?