Crosscreek Community Church

What Does God Really Think About Sinners? [Discovering God: Part 3]

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Jesus reveals God’s radical forgiveness.

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Main Ideas:

Jesus’ interactions with people revealed God’s heart toward people.
Sin separates and kills
Jesus came to bring forgiveness.
We’ll never experience the joy and freedom of forgiveness if we insist on calling ourselves mistakers.
Jesus’ harshest rebukes were not for sinners but for those who claimed the right to judge sinners.
Love is the response to and proof of forgiveness.
One of the most offensive things about Jesus was and is his forgiveness.
God loves sinners so much that he died for them.
Forgiveness isn’t something we earn it’s something we accept.
Jesus didn’t reject sinners. He forgave people.

Invitation:

Read Ephesians 4 vv31-32
Pray: Jesus thank you for forgiving me. Help me forgive others today.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What initial thoughts come to mind when you hear the word “sin”?
  2. How do you see Jesus’ approach to sin and sinners differing from the way we often see it in religious or cultural settings?
  3. Read Ephesians 4 vv31-32. What holds us back from offering forgiveness as freely as Jesus does?
  4. What is one step you can take this week to acknowledge and accept God’s forgiveness? How can you show that forgiveness to others?
  5. How can your group pray with you this week?

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