I Am the Light of the World

Today, as we resume our "I Am..." series, we welcome our friend Jared Erhardt as he teaches on Jesus being the light of mercy. In the teaching, Jared quotes American pastor and theologian Brian Zahnd: "To be on the wrong side of mercy is to be on the wrong side of God." Zahnd continues, though: "...no matter how many Bible verses you pile up."

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. Considering the state of life today, where do you think we most need light?

2. What stood out to you from Sunday's teaching?

3. Read John 8:2-12. What stands out to you from this passage?

4. What is meant by the statement “Jesus is the light that illuminates the scriptures”? Why is this important?

5. How do or how can we show mercy in our day-to-day lives?

6. Some find the mercy of Jesus to be controversial because it is available to all people, even the worst offenders. What do you think about this?

7. Discuss the differences between accountability, accusation, and condemnation.

8. How might Jesus be inviting you to reflect and rethink things in light of his mercy?

9. Pray with and for one another.

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