The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

I'm struggling with a gambling addiction and have tried to stop. What can I do? Why did Jesus ask the Father to forgive the people who crucified Him? A pastor of 36 years recently announced he has embraced an alternative lifestyle. I'm trying to wrap my mind around it! Who is being described in Revelation 22 as a person who subtracts or adds to prophecy? If we're totally forgiven people, why do some believers examine themselves each time before taking communion?

*previously aired

History is defined by big moments, but three days stand alone.

For centuries, religion has treated the Gospel like a sealed envelope—guessing at its contents but never reading the message inside. In this message, From Cross to Crown, we're finally opening the envelope.

• Friday was your forgiveness.
• Saturday represents the burial of your old self.
• Sunday is the explosion of a brand-new life.

You weren't just forgiven—you were recreated. Jesus didn't just die for you; He rose to live in you. Stop waiting for "someday." Your new identity starts now.

Let's "open the envelope" and look at the Gospel the way God designed it.

You'll love what's inside.

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1. What are the two greatest events in history? Why?
2. React to the envelope analogy. In what ways has the church left it sealed and guessed at its contents?
3. What is the significance of Day 1 (Friday)? What did it accomplish?
4. What does Day 2 (Saturday) represent? Hint: Think in terms of your old self.
5. Why is Day 3 the most important of all? What happened to us because of Day 3?
6. React to this statement: Christ is your life, your everything.
7. How does this message help you enter this season (Good Friday and Easter Sunday) with a richer understanding of what we celebrate?

1. What are the two greatest events in history? Why?
2. React to the envelope analogy. In what ways has the church left it sealed and guessed at its contents?
3. What is the significance of Day 1 (Friday)? What did it accomplish?
4. What does Day 2 (Saturday) represent? Hint: Think in terms of your old self.
5. Why is Day 3 the most important of all? What happened to us because of Day 3?
6. React to this statement: Christ is your life, your everything.
7. How does this message help you enter this season (Good Friday and Easter Sunday) with a richer understanding of what we celebrate?

I've been listening to "The Grace Message for five years. My family and I thank you! Why wasn't Moses allowed to go into the Promised Land? What does this show us today? And what about Abraham and Isaac? Any New Testament takeaways for us?

What is covenant theology? Are we under the new covenant today? Or does it begin later? I read Romans 8 about "no condemnation" and still get confused and feel guilty. Do I need to live or "walk" a certain way to be freed from condemnation daily? What are your thoughts about the numbers and patterns of numbers used in the Bible?

How can we know if David is in heaven today? Does 1 Timothy 4 teach that the whole world is saved apart from hearing and believing? Is Jesus's mother Mary queen of heaven? Or what role does she play?

How could Lot be righteous after what he did with his daughters? My friends say God never changes, so we should still be scared of Him like they were in the Old Testament? Why do so many people resist the message of God's grace?

Do we need to try to love God more? What is the "new command" Jesus gave? What does it mean that "Christ is your life"? Did Paul invent the concept of sin? Why did Jesus talk with Peter about John not dying in John 21? What can I say to my grandson who is headed to prison?

I'm struggling with a gambling addiction and have tried to stop. What can I do? Why did Jesus ask the Father to forgive the people who crucified Him? A pastor of 36 years recently announced he has embraced an alternative lifestyle. I'm trying to wrap my mind around it! Who is being described in Revelation 22 as a person who subtracts or adds to prophecy? If we're totally forgiven people, why do some believers examine themselves each time before taking communion?

Ever feel like communion is a spiritual background check? Lights dim. Music slows. You start auditing last week's sins. But is that what Paul meant? In this clip, Andrew exposes the "examination infestation" and reveals what the Lord's Supper is actually about—celebration, not inspection!

1. Why do you think so many churches have turned a celebration into an examination?
2. What was the real problem at the Lord's Supper in Corinth? How do we know?
3. React to this statement: We keep trying to qualify for a supper celebrating that we're qualified!
4. React to this statement: The instruction Paul gives the Corinthians is to examine how they celebrate, eat at home first, and wait for one another.
5. What might the average Christian be thinking is "happening" each time at the Lord's Supper? What would you say to them in light of the truth?
6. What does the Lord's Supper mean to you personally? Why?
7. What was the biggest takeaway from this message for you?

Does God love and hate the sinner at the same time? Why did Jesus speak in so many parables? What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Since believers don't commit that sin, isn't that a great argument for why they're still saved? If you could ask God anything right now, what would you ask Him?