Grace & Truth: Grace-filled Truth (wk. 2)

Scriptures to Review: John 1:14, John 18:37-38, John 17:13-17, John 4:6-29

Questions:
– What is your reaction to the quote: “People had only to look at Jesus to see what God is like. People today should only have to look at us (the Church) to see what Jesus is like. For better or worse, they’ll draw conclusions about Christ from what they see in us. If we fail the grace test, we fail to be Christlike. If we fail the truth test, we fail to be Christlike. If we pass both tests, we’re like Jesus. A grace-starved, truth-starved world needs Jesus, full of grace and truth.”

– How do you think one is made holy by the truth of God’s word? (John 17:17)

– What is your reaction to “The word of God is the authoritative truth”? What about things we would consider true or authoritative that are not explicitly found in God’s word?

– What is your reaction to any of the Global Methodist Church resources? What concerns or questions do you have regarding Trinity pursuing disaffiliation?

– What would it look like to model Jesus’ interaction with the woman at the well with someone from a different culture, worldview, and values than you? (John 4:6-29)