Study Guide - Transformation Church

CRAZY GRACE FOR CRAZY TIMES “We are Loved! That’s Crazy!” Pastor Derwin Gray August 17-­‐18, 2013 Study Guide 1. Open in prayer 2. Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-­‐8 • Rewrite 1 Corinthians 13:4-­‐8 using your name in the blank: Christ in _______________________ is patient Christ in _______________________ is kind Christ in _______________________ does not envy Christ in _______________________ does not boast Christ in _______________________ is not proud Christ in _______________________ does not dishonor people Christ in _______________________ is not selfish Christ in _______________________ is not easily angered Christ in _______________________ keeps no record of wrongs Christ in _______________________ does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth Christ in _______________________ always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres Christ in _______________________ never fails

3. How did the passage sound using your name and Jesus’ name? • Share with your TC Group how this exercise will impact your daily living. 4. Read 1 John 4:7-­‐8 • According to this text, God is __________________. • To “be born of God” is referring to the doctrine of regeneration. God the Father has now made you alive with the very eternal life of Jesus through the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. • How can this empower you to live the Christian life? 5. Read 1 John 4:9-­‐11 • According to this text, how did God the Father display His love for humanity? • What does it mean to “live through” Christ? • How will this impact your life today? 6. Take time to pray as a group that you’ll experience Christ living in and through you! Soul-­‐tattoo: Pray for the TC family to be spiritually healthy by participating in and living out the 5 C’s (Worship, Connect, Give, Serve, Invite) CALENDAR Pastor Derwin’s New Website (sign up for a FREE devotional!) Limitless Life Block Party, TC 521 Limitless Life Website TC Group Connect, RH TC Group Connect, 521 www.DerwinLGray.com September 2, 11am www.limitlesslifebook.com Sundays – September 15, 22, 29 Thursdays – September 12, 19, 26 Sundays – September 15, 22, 29