Puyallup Nazarene Church
A personal faith in Jesus will change the way you look at people. There is a power in the resurrection that will change our judgements and cause us to look at people differently. This is a really good thing. Paul’s ancient letter to the church group points us to a way of living and looking that will unite us to others. May your study this week bring you closer to Jesus and to others.
2 Corinthians 5:16-18 NIV
Jesus causes us to look at people differently.
Colossians 3:11 NIV
Galatians 3:28 NIRV
Resurrection Eyes Restore the Broken
Practice #1- Take the First Step
Practice #2 - Ask Good Questions
Practice #3- Listen without Judgement
Resurrection Eyes Put People Back Together Again.
Discussion and Application Questions for Group Life Communities and Personal Study- 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
Observe-
- What key words or ideas come to your mind as you read this passage?
- What is a worldly point of view?
- What does the word ‘creation’ bring to your mind? What makes Paul say there is ‘new’ creation?
- Note the number of times the author mentions reconciliation? What does the word mean? Who initiates the reconciliation?
Interpret-
- Why is reconciliation so important to Paul? How does this message influence our current situation?
- How does being ‘in Christ’ impact how you view other people?
- If Christian’s are ambassadors or spokespersons for a new creation, how should our words and actions be distinctive or different?
Apply-
- Where do you need a new creation in your life?
- Do you need to initiate reconciliation with any one in your life? How will you go about this?
- How can our church foster a spirit of reconciliation to others?
Follow up
As we live into these Four Principles for Living the Missio Dei:
*Share in life with people who do not yet know Jesus.
*Inspire others to know and follow Jesus by living your faith attractively.
*Grow with others in your faith and obedience.
*Serve others with sacrificial love.
- What conversations can you have with believers to encourage them to live faithfully this week?
- In what ways can you testify to the work of Jesus through words and service?
