Brick By Brick, Part 2: Speak Truth
September 15, 2024

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Message Review

As followers of Jesus, we are called to 'build each other up in love' as the body of Christ. To do this, we must have meaningful relationships with one another. However, meaningful relationships don't happen by accident; they are built brick by brick. In the upcoming weeks, we will look at five things we should implement in our relationships to help us build each other up in love. First, if you love one another, you will confront each other.

Main Point: If you love – You'll confront.

Scripture References: Ephesians 4:14-16, 22-25; Matthew 18:15

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Galatians 2:11-14, 19-21. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon, and why?

  • Why do you think disagreements have become more frequent, fundamental, and fierce now than in the past?

  • As the Church, why is it vital that we build a level of maturity when we build each other up in love?

  • Read Ephesians 4:14-16 as a group.

    o   What will happen if we choose not to leave infancy as a church body?

    o   What does the Apostle Paul say will be the outcome if we build each other up in love?

  • Read Ephesians 4:22-25. What building block did the Apostle Paul give to create and grow meaningful relationships with one another?

  • Why is the building block of speaking the truth to one another a piece of the foundation for a meaningful relationship?

  • Read Matthew 18:15 as a group. Through this passage, how does Jesus tell us we should confront one another in love?

  • Why must we be willing to identify and empower people in our own lives to confront us in love?

  • If someone has empowered you to confront them in love, you must study diligently, pray fervently, and confront them lovingly. How do these steps practically look when asked to love someone this way?

  • How can our group confront each other in love to become a healthy and transformational community?

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