Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 NLT
Icebreaker: What is your cellphone wallpaper?
Sermon Questions:
- How should the knowledge that Christ died for all impact the way we live for others?
- Paul says we should no longer live for ourselves (v.15). What does that practically look like?
- Why do you think God entrusts us with the “ministry of reconciliation”?
Scripture Discussion Questions:
Read Romans 5:10–11
- How were we reconciled to God while still enemies?
- What does this say about God's initiative in reconciliation?
- How does this give us confidence to reconcile with others?
Read Ephesians 2:13–18
- How does Christ bring peace between divided people?
- What divisions in your life might be healed through Christ?
- How do you see the Church as a place of reconciliation?
Read Colossians 1:19–22
- Why is the cross central to reconciliation?
- How does God’s work through Christ restore relationship?
- What does it mean to be presented holy and blameless?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for reconciling us through Christ. Make us new creations who carry Your message of grace. Empower us to love, forgive and represent You well. Amen.