Have you ever noticed how weird other people are? Their thinking is so strange. Their behaviors are unfathomable. Their habits are inexplicable…and they feel the same way about you! So how can we strengthen church relationships? By accepting them as they are. See you on Sunday as we continue our Strengthening Church Relationships Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES
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WARM UP
What is something people do at restaurants that drives you crazy? Why?
SCRIPTURES USED
Romans 14:1-4, 15:7; Psalm 27:10; John 6:37; Colossians 3:13; Ephesians 2:14-15; I Corinthians 11:20-22, 12:13
MESSAGE POINTS
Five Barriers to Acceptance:
1. The barrier of flaws
2. The barrier of background
3. The barrier of wealth
4. The barrier of privilege
5. The barrier of maturity
Friendship Covenant: “I will receive you as you are”
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. Which of the above barriers do you find the easiest to overlook in others? Why?
2. Which of the above barriers to you struggle to move past in others? Why?
APPLICATION QUESTION
What is it about you that you think people have the hardest time accepting about you? Why? (ask your Life Group if they agree with you)
MENTORING QUESTION
What would you tell a young Christian who is asking for help in being accepted by her peers?
