Main Thought
What do you think of when you hear about God’s love and grace towards us? We can find a clear, compelling example in John 8. The Pharisees brought forth a woman who should have been stoned by the standard of Old Testament Law. Yet Jesus pointed out that all have sinned; thus, no one in the crowd was qualified to cast a stone. Jesus was sinless (2 Cor. 5:21, 1 Pet. 2:22, 1 John 3:5). He could have cast the first stone. Instead, He offered love and forgiveness - knowing that He would soon pay for everyone’s sin on the Cross.
It is through Jesus - the things He did, and the things He said - that we can know God’s love. Jesus revealed the truth about God to us too. The truth is that we’re accepted, secure, and significant in Christ. This love from God is an incredible gift. We shouldn’t keep such a great gift to ourselves. We should pass it on, especially to the unchurched people around us.
Main Passages
“…..And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
- Ephesians 3:17-19
“Therefore, there is now no more condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Jesus, the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
- Romans 8:1
“Freely you have received, freely give.”
- Matthew 10:8
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought or Main Passages above?
What’s one thing you find amazing about God’s love and grace toward us?
An unchurched person can be defined as someone who does not attended church regularly with the goal of seeking God. Are there any unchurched people in your life? How can you “fish for men,” and bring them one step closer to Jesus?