Walking in God's Grace
By Sarah Young
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In this eight-session Bible study, Walking in God's Grace, explore what the Bible has to say about the wonders of the gift called grace. Learn how you can experience that grace in your life when you embrace God's truths, and how you can trust in God's provision for you and depend on Him for strength. Discover, as Jesus promised, "everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened" (Matthew 7:8).
Each Jesus Always Bible study includes readings from Jesus Always, selected Scripture and study questions, daily reflection questions, and is designed for use in personal, small group, or classroom settings.
Sarah Young
Sarah Young, autora de los devocionales de 365 días, éxitos de ventas Jesús te llama y Jesús siempre, fue misionera junto a su esposo, Stephen, durante cuarenta y cinco años. Como autora y como misionera, Sara estuvo comprometida en ayudar a la gente a conectarse en ayudar a las personas a conectarse con Jesús y la Biblia. Sus libros han vendido más de 45 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo. Jesús te llama ha aparecido en todas las principales listas de los libros más vendidos. Los libros de Sarah incluyen Jesús te llama, Jesús escucha, Jesús siempre, Jesús hoy, Jesús vive, Jesús te llama para pequeñitos, Jesús te llama para niños – 364 Devocionales y más, cada uno animando a los lectores en sus viajes hacia la intimidad con Cristo. Sarah creía que orar por sus lectores era un privilegio y una responsabilidad dada por Dios y lo hacía a diario incluso en medio de sus propios desafíos de salud. Conéctate con Jesus Calling en: Facebook.com/JesusCalling Instagram.com/JesusCalling YouTube.com/JesusCallingBook Pinterest.com/JesusCalling
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Walking in God's Grace - Sarah Young
INTRODUCTION
Sometimes our busy and difficult lives give us the impression that God is silent. We cry out to Him, but our feelings tell us He isn’t answering our prayers. In this, our feelings are incorrect. God hears the prayers of His children and speaks directly into the situations in which we find ourselves. The trouble is that our lives are often too hectic, our minds too distracted, for us to take in what He offers.
This Jesus Always Bible study is designed to help individuals and groups meditate on the words of Scripture and hear them not just as words said to people long ago but as words said to us today in the here and now. The goal is to help the heart open up and respond to what the mind reads—to encounter the living God as He speaks through the Scriptures. The writer to the Hebrews tells us:
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.
—H
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1:1–3
God has spoken to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. The New Testament gives us the chance to walk with Jesus, see what He does, and hear Him speak into the sometimes-confusing situations in which we find ourselves. The Old Testament tells the story of how God prepared a people to be the family of Jesus, and in the experiences of those men and women, we find our own lives mirrored.
THE GOAL OF THIS SERIES
The Jesus Always Bible Study Series offers you a chance to lay down your cares, enter God’s Presence, and hear Him speak through His Word. You will get to spend some time silently studying a passage of Scripture, and then, if you’re meeting with a group, openly sharing your insights and hearing what others discovered. You’ll also get to discuss excerpts from the Jesus Always devotional that relate to the themes of the Bible passages. In this way, you will learn how to better make space in your life for the Spirit of God to speak to you through the Word of God and the people of God.
THE FLOW OF EACH SESSION
Each session of this study guide contains the following elements:
• CONSIDER IT. The two questions in this opening section serve as an icebreaker to help you start thinking about the theme of the session, connecting it to your own past or present experience, and allowing you to get to know the others in your group more deeply. If you’ve had a busy day and your mind is full of distractions, these questions can help you better focus.
• EXPERIENCE IT. Here you will find two readings from Jesus Always along with some questions for reflection. This is your chance to talk with others about the biblical principles found within the Jesus Always devotions. Can you relate to what each reading describes? What insights from God’s Word does it illuminate? What does it motivate you to do? This section will assist you in applying these biblical principles to your everyday habits.
• STUDY IT. Next you’ll explore a Scripture passage connected to the session topic and the readings from Jesus Always. You will not only analyze these Bible passages but also pray through them in ways designed to engage your heart and your head. You’ll first talk with your group about what the verse or verses mean and then spend several minutes in silence, letting God speak into your life through His Word.
• LIVE IT. Finally, you will find five days’ worth of suggested Scripture passages that you can pray through on your own during the week. Suggested questions for additional study and reflection are provided.
FOR LEADERS
If you are leading a group through this study guide, please see the Leader’s Notes at the end of the guide. You’ll find background on the design of the study as well as suggested answers for some of the study questions.
images/himg-7-1.jpgSESSION 1
UNEARNED GRACE
CONSIDER IT
In his book Proof, Timothy Paul Jones tells the story of his adopted daughter, who had previously spent two years in a different adoptive home. Several times, the previous family had taken all their children except this one girl to Disney World. She had always been left behind with friends. She believed it was always because she did something that deserved punishment. When Jones learned this, he resolved to take this new daughter to Disney World.
However, a month before the trip, the girl began to act up—lying, stealing, and cruelly ridiculing her older sister. She was disciplined each time, but the behavior only became more outrageous. Two days before the trip, after her latest act of mischief, she said, I know what you’re going to do. You’re not going to take me to Disney World, are you?
The young girl, having failed to earn her way into her dream trip several times, was acting in a way that should have placed her as far from the Magic Kingdom as possible. When Jones understood this, he explained that she wasn’t going to Disney World because she was good, but because she was part of the family. She was his.¹
Grace is being treated far better than you deserve. In this session, we will begin to explore grace with a story that shows how completely unearned God’s grace is.
1. When have you received something good that you didn’t deserve? How did you respond?
[Your Response Here]
2. When you were growing up, did your parents treat you with grace? Explain.
[Your Response Here]
EXPERIENCE IT
Nurture well your thankfulness, for it is the royal road to Joy! In fact, no pleasure is really complete without expressing gratitude for it. It’s good to thank the people through whom you receive blessings, but remember that I am God from whom all blessings flow. So praise and thank Me frequently each day. This nurtures your soul and completes your Joy. It also enhances your relationship with Me, providing an easy way for you to draw near Me.
As My cherished follower, you have received the glorious gift of grace—unearned, undeserved favor. No one and no set of circumstances can strip you of this lavish gift. You belong to Me forever! Nothing in all creation will be able to separate you from My Love.
When you awaken each morning, say, Thank You, Jesus, for the gift of this new day.
As you journey through the day, be on the lookout for blessings and pleasures I scatter along your path. The greatest treasure is My Presence with you, for I am the indescribable Gift!
—F
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3. What evidence is there in your life that you have received unearned favor from God?
[Your Response Here]
4. How do you respond to God’s unearned favor?
[Your Response Here]
I am full of grace and truth. Grace
refers to the undeserved favor and Love I have for you. Receiving something you don’t deserve is humbling, and that’s a good thing—protecting you from pride.