Groups Discussion Guide

Shame

BIG IDEA:
Overcoming your shame by embracing Jesus' renewing work on the cross.
TEACHING POINTS:
  • Guilt = I did bad. Shame = I am bad.
  • Shame hurts our relationship with God and others.
  • Overcome shame by embracing vulnerability.
  • Overcome shame by embracing value.
SCRIPTURE: Titus 3:5 NLT

Discussion Guide will be posted on Sunday at 3pm.

OPENING QUESTIONS:
  1. What are you thankful for from this past week?
  2. What is a stress or challenge from this past week?
  3. Does anyone know of a need in our group or community that we can meet?
  4. What was your I will from last week and were you able to accomplish it?
IN THE WORD:
  1. Read the verse in a couple of different versions.
  2. Retell the passage in your own words.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
  1. What does the scripture tell me about God, Jesus, or His plan?
  2. What does the scripture tell me about people, or more specifically, me?
  3. If this is really God’s Word, what change will I make in my life?
  4. Who will I share this scripture with this week?

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