Text: Psalm 133, 136; Galatians 4:4-7; John 17:20-23
Theme: The Gospel is what unites us and motivates us
Questions:
Open the Scriptures
- Galatians 4:4–7 – What does Paul mean when he says we are no longer slaves but sons and heirs? How does adoption language help us understand the Gospel?
- Psalm 133 – Why does the psalmist compare unity to anointing oil and mountain dew? What do these images teach us about God’s gift of unity?
- John 17:20–23 – Jesus prayed for His followers to be “perfectly one.” What connection does Jesus make between our unity and the world believing in Him?
- Psalm 136 – How does remembering God’s past faithfulness (creation, deliverance, provision) give us confidence for today as the church?
Open Your Lives
Looking back on your life, where can you say, “God’s steadfast love endures forever” in my story?
In what ways have you experienced the family of God (the church) as a blessing? In what ways has it been difficult? How do you respond when it’s difficult?
What personal preferences or opinions might you need to set aside in order to pursue deeper unity in the church?
Where do you find yourself most tempted toward isolation or passivity? What step can you take this week to “show up” for Jesus and for others?