Stepping In: Getting things started!

1- Take a few minutes and introduce yourself to others in your group by completing any of the following phrases:

This past month, one of my favorite things to do was…

I know I need this LifeGroup because…

This summer, I’m really looking forward to…

2- Go over your “house rules”.

3- What really stood out to you about Caleb Kaltenbach’s message this past weekend?

 

Building Up: What is God Saying? 

1 – Read John 8:2-5. Discuss the different people in this story and what they must have been feeling? (Pharisees, woman, Jesus, crowd)

2 – Read John 8:6. We don’t know what Jesus wrote, but take a moment to give your idea about what He might have written. Now, what is the power of Jesus’ taking the time to write in the dirt? How can a “pause” in a heated moment help the situation?

3 – Read John 8:7-9. How is Jesus’ memorable statement about throwing the first stone a game-changer?

4 – Read John 8:10-11. What do we learn from Jesus and His encounter with this woman after the crowd disperses?

5 – Which of Caleb’s statements regarding this story most resonated with you? Why?

1. Be known for what you’re for, not against.

2. A theological conviction shouldn’t be a catalyst to treat someone less.

3. Embrace the difference between acceptance and approval.

4. Realize the issue is identity, not sexuality.

5. God never called you to change a person’s sexual orientation– He called you to point people to Jesus.

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

1- What is one thing you can take from this study to help you as you deal with others in your life who may be living at odds with the will of God?

2 – What are some ways we can regularly pray for each other in this LifeGroup?