You’re Not the Only One Wondering This

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Message Summary

As we look at honest questions, we’re finding answers through Scripture. When we approach a subject that the Bible doesn’t specifically address, we can apply biblical principles with wisdom and find accountability to honor God together.
 

Key Scriptures

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? … Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? 
Romans 2:4 NLT 
 

Additional Scriptures

• Matthew 5:28 NIV
• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
• 1 Corinthians 6:12 NIV
• Matthew 6:21 NIV
• Matthew 6:24 NIV
• Matthew 23:23 NLT
• John 11:25 NIV
• 2 Corinthians 5:8 NLT
• Luke 23:43 NIV
• 1 Corinthians 15:42, 44 NLT
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
• Romans 10:9 NIV
• Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
• Romans 6:1-2 NLT
• Romans 8:38-39 NIV

Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• If you could ask God one question, funny or serious, what would it be?

Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• Which part of the message was most impactful for you and why? Share any new perspectives you have.
• Discuss practical ways you can disagree with someone without dividing? What truths from God’s Word can help you respond to disagreements with love, grace, and kindness?

Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.

• Talk about the difference between grace and truth. Share about a time when someone extended both to you, and what you learned about God’s character through that experience.
• Read Romans 2:4. What area of your life might be pulling you away from holiness instead of toward it? Identify what’s keeping you stuck, and share how you’ll turn away from this distraction and toward God and His kindness. 

Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.

Kind and loving Father, we thank You that nothing can separate us from Your love. Help us to hold tightly to You as we ask tricky questions, process doubts, and find truth in Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.

• As you surrender any area of your life that’s not aligned with Jesus’ way of living, bring in trusted relationships. Learn more about biblical accountability: www.go2.lc/accountability 
• Start the Bible Plan How Can I Trust the Bible? using Plans With Friends: www.go2.lc/bible
• Consider how you could love others by serving on the weekend (www.life.church/serving) or with a Local Mission Partner (www.life.church/localmissions).