What Actually IS the “Good News”?
Romans: An Ancient Letter with Timeless Truth
Discussion questions to help you unpack the message with others.
- What generation are you from? What would you say is the defining characteristic or contribution of your generation?
- What stood out to you most from the message?
- What’s a desire or a hope you have for your life that just feels out of reach? What’s a situation that just needs a “but God” moment?
- How have you experienced God’s grace in your life? If you’re not sure if you’ve experienced God’s grace, how have you received grace from another person?
- Are you more likely to take God’s gift of grace for granted, or find it difficult to even accept?
- Where do you see obstacles or challenges that feel like they’re standing in the way of you experiencing God’s grace?
- What are areas of your life where you find yourself constantly seeking affirmation or validation from others?
- What is challenging about sharing God’s grace with the people around you?
- How can you give grace to someone this week? Pick a specific person and be intentional in the way you interact with them.
- What would it look like to more deeply understand and accept God’s gift of grace? How would it change the way you live?
Prayer
Let’s end with prayer. You can say something like, “Jesus, thank you for not just having mercy, but for going above and beyond: thank you for your gift of grace. Thank you redeeming us, for washing us clean, and for sparing us from the judgment we deserve. Thank you for seeing us through the glasses of grace. Give us soft hearts capable of sharing the same grace with the people around us. Amen.”
- How often have you received “gifts” that aren’t really free? Gifts that have expectations attached? How has your experience with gifts affected the way you receive God’s gift of grace?
- What’s an “imposter gospel” you still believe?
- What’s the difference between grace and mercy? Explain in your own words.
- What’s been the most exciting or transformative part of God’s grace in your own life?
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Churches talk a lot about “The Good News.” But what is it? Kyle Ranson explores the often misunderstood concept of “grace.” Oh, it’s good news, alright.
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