Paul’s Loving Charge to the Church, Part 2: God Uses the Broken but Humble
None of us deserve the grace, mercy, and forgiveness of God. The apostle Paul knew that as we was appointed to God’s service as the “foremost” of sinners. Even though he acted ignorantly in his unbelief, he was the recipient of God’s mercy and patience.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What stood out to you most in this message?
- As a follower of Christ, how have you felt called by God, first for salvation and then for His use?
- Paul says he is the foremost of sinners. Is that encouraging to you, or is it easy to see yourself as so much less sinful? How do you respond to the notion that, under other circumstances, we all have the potential to be the worst of sinners?
- Discuss the notion of acting in ignorance or in the suppression of truth. How do those apply to your own life and in the world around us?
- In what ways have you seen the mercy, grace, and patience of God in your own life?
- Discuss your journey of developing a grateful heart regarding these things