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WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE REDUCED AUDIO QUALITY OF TODAY'S MESSAGE
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Confession of sins to other people in the church has become largely unpracticed even though it was God’s idea. This has led to all sorts of problems in the family of Christ, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Find out how to revive this lost kindness to others and to ourselves this Sunday with “Do You Want Good Friends? Confess to Them!,” the finale of the Strengthening Church Relationships Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES
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WARM UP
What words come to your mind when you hear the word “confession?”
SCRIPTURES USED
James 3:14, 5:16; Psalm 32:3-5, 51:16-17; II Samuel 24:10; Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 66:2; I John 1:8-9
MESSAGE POINTS
1. Confession to each other is God’s idea
2. Confession starts with conscience
3. God is seeking your brokenness
4. Your future depends on confession
5. God will forgive you
Friendship Covenant: I will confess to you
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. Even though confession to each other is commanded (James 5:16), it remains largely unpracticed in some church circles. Why do you think that is?
2. What role does your conscience play in your day to day life (if any)?
3. Do you find it easier to confess to God or to people? Why?
APPLICATION QUESTION
Now that this series is over, which of the Friendship Covenant pieces would you like to confess is your most avoided? Why?
MENTORING QUESTION
How would you help your friend feel like you are a safe person to confess to?
