REVIEW: We all have a “childhood coat.”
- READ: 1 Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.”
- DISCUSS: What are some of the learned behaviors of your childhood, or family of origin, that you have had to unlearn as you have followed Jesus?
REVIEW: We all have a “performance coat.”
- READ: Romans 12:1 “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.”
- DISCUSS: How has your perception of suffering and difficulty changed since following Jesus?
- DISCUSS: Do you think there are any habits or perspectives that you hold that God is calling you to surrender?
REVIEW: We all can have an “imparted coat.”
- READ: Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
- DISCUSS: How do you hope God will work through your life to be a blessing to others?
ASK:
What else did you get from this week's sermon? What actions or next steps can you take to apply it to your life?
PRAY:
For a broad and patient view of our lives in light of God’s redemptive work, and for the perseverance required to endure long seasons of good work—even in the midst of suffering.