This Week's Study Guide
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Main Idea    

If we are going to develop a strong foundation of faith in Jesus, we need to believe in the seriousness of sin. 

Starter    

What is a mistake you’ve made that you’ve tried to cover up? How did that go for you? 

Discuss

How can we pray for you and/or your family?  

Spend some time praying together before you start your Scripture discussion. 

Scripture 

Read Psalm 32 and discuss: 

·      What stands out most to you about this passage?

·      What does this passage show you about the seriousness of sin? 

·      How does David describe his experience of confessing his sin as opposed to when he tried to hide his sin? 

·      When was a time in your life you have experienced the joy of having your sin forgiven?  

Pick someone to read each of the following passages to the group and then discuss them. 

·      John 10:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:19, Romans 6:23, 1 John 1:8-19, James 5:16

·      What is a truth from one of these verses that encouraged or challenged you personally?  Why? 

Apply

Before you close your group, break up into groups of 2-3 to share and pray together about the following questions.

·      How do you need take the reality of sin more seriously in your life? 

·      What is a sin or struggle in your life you would like to be freer of?  

Spend time praying together as the Holy Spirit leads to find forgiveness and freedom from the power of sin through the power of Jesus.