Grace Point Church

The Grace of Truth

Series, Messy Jesus, Message 5

November 11, 2021

Group Notes:

1. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficult showing grace towards?

2. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficulty showing truth towards?

3. It can be challenging to relate to this conversation in our modern society. Does it change the way you view the story if you picture this happening at a local coffee shop or restaurant? If so, how?

4. Note the woman’s initial reaction (v.9) Why does it change by verse 11? Why does she get curious?

5. How does Jesus meet this woman with the perfect balance of Grace and truth?

6. Jesus sets up the theme for conversation by identifying with her needs. If Jesus were to ask you about your needs right now, what would they be?

7. Was the "living water" available even to her? Was the offer legitimate? This was her real question. Do you ever wrestle with believing that "living water" could be made available to you?

8. Return to your answer for the first question. Do you ever wrestle with believing that living water could be available to even them?

9. As we close our series Messy Jesus, how can you be reminded that Jesus’ "living water" is for you? How can you be an example that Jesus’ "living water” is for others by living into His example of grace and truth?

The Grace of Truth

Series, Messy Jesus, Message 5

November 11, 2021

Group Notes:

1. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficult showing grace towards?

2. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficulty showing truth towards?

3. It can be challenging to relate to this conversation in our modern society. Does it change the way you view the story if you picture this happening at a local coffee shop or restaurant? If so, how?

4. Note the woman’s initial reaction (v.9) Why does it change by verse 11? Why does she get curious?

5. How does Jesus meet this woman with the perfect balance of Grace and truth?

6. Jesus sets up the theme for conversation by identifying with her needs. If Jesus were to ask you about your needs right now, what would they be?

7. Was the "living water" available even to her? Was the offer legitimate? This was her real question. Do you ever wrestle with believing that "living water" could be made available to you?

8. Return to your answer for the first question. Do you ever wrestle with believing that living water could be available to even them?

9. As we close our series Messy Jesus, how can you be reminded that Jesus’ "living water" is for you? How can you be an example that Jesus’ "living water” is for others by living into His example of grace and truth?

The Grace About Truth

Matthew 19:4-9

Why should we see marriage as a GRACE gift to us?

The Bible refers to landmarks and boundaries. What are they? Why are they important? What does the Bible say about people who move the boundaries? (read Hosea 5:10; Deut 27:14,17; Proverbs 23:10,12)

According to what Mike mentioned in the message, there are many different sexual relationship variants out there. How many can you name?

When the religious leaders bring up a religious variant, to what does Jesus point them (Matthew19:8).

How important is it that God speaks into (and helps shape) who we marry? (Gen 2:15,18,20,22; Matthew 19:6)

Why should singleness be considered an option for some? (1 Cor 7: 8)

How do we know that heterosexual marriage is the only God ordained marriage? (Gen 1:28; 2:24-25; Matthew 19:4-9)

How transparent and real does God intend for marriage to be? (Gen 2:25) How does sin damage a marriage intimacy? (Gen 3:4-7)

The Grace About Truth

Matthew 19:4-9

Why should we see marriage as a GRACE gift to us?

The Bible refers to landmarks and boundaries. What are they? Why are they important? What does the Bible say about people who move the boundaries? (read Hosea 5:10; Deut 27:14,17; Proverbs 23:10,12)

According to what Mike mentioned in the message, there are many different sexual relationship variants out there. How many can you name?

When the religious leaders bring up a religious variant, to what does Jesus point them (Matthew19:8).

How important is it that God speaks into (and helps shape) who we marry? (Gen 2:15,18,20,22; Matthew 19:6)

Why should singleness be considered an option for some? (1 Cor 7: 8)

How do we know that heterosexual marriage is the only God ordained marriage? (Gen 1:28; 2:24-25; Matthew 19:4-9)

How transparent and real does God intend for marriage to be? (Gen 2:25) How does sin damage a marriage intimacy? (Gen 3:4-7)

Our True Identity - Series, "Messy Jesus," Message 3

Caleb Kaltenbach

Matthew 22:2-14

1. Whose you are defines who you are.

2. Follow Jesus more than traditions and trends.

3. Think deeper about people, not differently about theology.

4. What does Jesus require of my sexuality?

5. What am I willing to do to keep and build influence with _________?

6. Whose you are defines who you are.

Our True Identity - Series, "Messy Jesus," Message 3

Caleb Kaltenbach

Matthew 22:2-14

1. Whose you are defines who you are.

2. Follow Jesus more than traditions and trends.

3. Think deeper about people, not differently about theology.

4. What does Jesus require of my sexuality?

5. What am I willing to do to keep and build influence with _________?

6. Whose you are defines who you are.

HOOK-UPS AND BREAK-UPS

"Messy Jesus" Series, Message 2

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

John 8:1-11

THREE APPROACHES TO DEALING WITH SEXUAL BROKENNESS

1. Wholly and holy

• WHOLLY: Bring all the wrong into the light

• HOLY: Bring all the wrong into alignment with God

2. Personally and introspectively

3. Mercifully and repentantly

HOOK-UPS AND BREAK-UPS

"Messy Jesus" Series, Message 2

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

John 8:1-11

THREE APPROACHES TO DEALING WITH SEXUAL BROKENNESS

1. Wholly and holy

• WHOLLY: Bring all the wrong into the light

• HOLY: Bring all the wrong into alignment with God

2. Personally and introspectively

3. Mercifully and repentantly

JESUS IN THE MESS

"Messy Jesus" Series, Message 1

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

John 1:9-14

TWO VALUES OF GRACE + TRUTH

1. Truth confronts us

2. Grace comforts us

Two axioms that balance TRUTH and GRACE

1. You can tell the truth and not be a jerk.

2. You can give grace without compromising truth.

JESUS IN THE MESS

"Messy Jesus" Series, Message 1

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

John 1:9-14

TWO VALUES OF GRACE + TRUTH

1. Truth confronts us

2. Grace comforts us

Two axioms that balance TRUTH and GRACE

1. You can tell the truth and not be a jerk.

2. You can give grace without compromising truth.