Grow Group Questions - November 3 , 2024

November 1, 2024 3:10 PM
Grow Group Questions - November 3 , 2024

Announcement:

 Baptisms are happening this month. If you are interested let us know by filling out a Connection Card. 

Icebreaker:

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Sermon Discussion: Read Deuteronomy 22:13-30

  • How does understanding the context of ancient cultures, where women were treated with little dignity or rights, shape our view of reading verses like these? 
  • In what ways do these laws stand out compared to the norms of the time?
  • Genesis 1:27 affirms that both men and women are created in God’s image. 
  • How should this understanding shape the way we treat each other in relationships, both within and outside of the church?
  • Why do you think God set these protective laws for women in place in a society that did not value them? 
  • How does this challenge us to consider God’s unchanging values today, even in a changing cultural context? 

    • Going Deeper: 

  • How can we, as individuals and as a community, help dismantle harmful narratives that place the burden of responsibility on women for the actions of others? 

    • What are practical steps we can take to respond with support, compassion, and belief?

    Genesis 1:27 affirms that both men and women are created in God’s image. 
    • How should this understanding shape the way we treat each other in relationships, both within and outside of the church? 

    Next Steps:

    • As we look at God’s heart in these commands, how can we encourage each other to live out a faith that upholds dignity and justice for women, especially in the church?
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