Grace & Truth: Identity (wk. 5)

Scriptures to Review: Genesis 1:27-31, John 17:17-18, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:1

Questions:
What does it mean that “Gender is a significant way that we reflect the image of God”? (Genesis 1:27)

Why might tend to be more heavy on truth when it comes to gender identity but more heavy on grace when it comes to other sins/struggles?

What thoughts/feelings did you have after hearing Rebecca’s testimony about Reece? Do you feel you would have done things similarly? Differently?

Do you or have you ever had personal experience with someone who is struggling with their gender identity?

What are some practical ways we can show Jesus-shaped love people who are currently struggling with gender identity, or those who identify as trans, non-binary, etc. ?

Reflect for a moment on 1 John 3:1. What thoughts, feelings, emotions well up?