In Christ (Ephesians 4:24-32)
Worship Songs:
- O Come to the Altar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpfuKKH_SCE
- Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwc2d1Xt8gM
Discussion Questions:
1. If you were to list “characteristics” of someone who is a Christian, what would be on your list?
2. Which of these characteristics are you struggling with?...growing in?
a.says what is true
b.manages what he feels
c. gives what he’s earned
d. watches what he says
e. forgives as he’s been forgiven
3. Consider and discuss this statement from Pastor Dave’s message: “These characteristics are NOT THE ESSENCE of your IDENTITY; they are the EXPRESSIONS of your identity.”
4. What then is the essence of one’s Christian identity?
5. Reflect on these words from Philippians 3:9 and turn them back to God in prayer: “And being found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God”