SESSION FOUR: Are We Sharing the Gospel of Self Improvement?
SESSION FOUR: Are We Sharing the Gospel of Self Improvement?
This is based on the chapter “Self Improved”
Many of us have bought into a gospel more about self-improvement than about God’s plan. What does a gospel of self-improvement look like? Find out more in this video.
Watch the video “Are We Sharing the Gospel of Self Improvement?” and discuss the following ….
1. What’s finished?
2. Do you feel our Christian world has bought into a gospel of self-improvement?
3. In what ways do you find yourself attempting to “fix” yourself or redeem yourself?
4. Is there any particular group of people you find hard to believe Jesus invites to His table? Muslims? LGBTQ2? Transgender? Metaphysicals, racists, Buddhists? Do you see any unwanted prejudice there?
5. An angel had to show up to Peter to let him know that what Cornelius’s family ate really wasn’t an issue to God. What about today? What are some issues we may find ourselves in Peter’s place - it’s a big deal to us but not to God?
6. Have you been living like God is a God of grace or a God of Karma (Payback for good or bad)
Take time to think about a group of people that you don’t normally interact with. What could you pray for about them? Ask the Holy Spirit for insight. What could you do this week to interact with that group of people? Pray for boldness.