TODAY:

Tired Of Trying To Measure Up: Fighting A New Fight

Receiving A New Identity & Creating A New System

BIG IDEA:

The Christian life is a process of learning to live

consistently with who we are already in Christ

SCRIPTURES:

Luke 15:11-32, Ephesians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Would you say you live out of a shame-based system, or grace-based

system? Why would you describe it that way?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Do a simple google search of Bible verses that talk about who we are in

Christ. Which verses jump out to you & why? Which do you struggle with &

why?

Q: Read Luke 15:11-32. How does the father restore the son’s identity?

Q: Is it easy or difficult for you to trust God with your identity? What does it

even mean to do that?

Q: What are the consequences of not trusting God with your identity?

Connect with Others (IN)...

Q: Looking back at Luke 15:11-32, how do you see brokenness within the

family when some members still live out of a shame-based system?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: What are some practical ways we can live out compassion, grace & truth in

the world around us?