Repentance & Transformation

Shepherd of the Valley Messages

– What is the biggest (literal) mess you remember making or having to deal with?

– Did you get in trouble much as a kid? Briefly share one of your stories.

– What stood out to you from this week’s readings or message?

– Do you think the church does a good job of making sure people belong before they believe? How can we create an environment like that?

– How would you describe sin and the impact that it has on your life? Read John 10:10. How do you think our sin holds us back from experiencing life to the full?

– Have you had any experience with confession? What has that been like?

– Read 1 John 1:9. Why do you think Scripture tells us to confess if our sins are already forgiven? Why do we resist doing this?

– Share a story about forgiving someone or someone forgiving you and the impact it made on you.

– How might having an understanding of our own sin change how we love and relate to others?