GROUP DISCUSSION
1. Open with prayer. (2-5 min)
2. Share your story ... Who do you fully accept, flaws and all? Who fully accepts you, flaws and all? (7-10 min).
3. Read John 8:1-11, Luke 8:9-14
4. Discuss these questions with your group. (20-45 min)
Looking back at your notes from this week’s message, was there anything you heard for the first time, stuck with you, challenged or confused you?
[The Pharisees] said to test [Jesus], that they might have some charge to bring against him. (John 8:4-6)
When you judge others, do you focus only on their actions, or do you also start making assumptions about their motives?
In Matthew, Jesus talks about some of the ways we can judge others:
For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. (Matthew 7:2)
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. (Matthew 5:7)
How does this unravel or confirm about your assumptions about others or yourself?
Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” (John 8:10-11)
How do you usually respond to feeling judged?
How can Jesus help you process those experiences?
LIVING IN 4D
This week’s message focuses on hypocrisy.
How does where you land on this spectrum affect how you relate to people?
What is the one important thing you will take away from this weekend’s message or our community group discussion? Is there any challenge, difficulty or praise that you would like to share with the group for prayer?
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