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As In Heaven, Week 3: Inward by Confession
September 24, 2023
Main Scripture Reference(s)
John 8:44-45
As In Heaven, Week 3: Inward by Confession
September 24, 2023 / John 8:44-45
James 4:1 (NIV)
Romans 7:15–20 (NIV)
Our souls are conflicted by:
⇒ Unconfessed sin that produces and shame.
Psalm 38:3–4 (NIV)
⇒ The lies that we believe can cause to creep in.
John 8:44-45 (NIV)
Romans 7:24–25a (NIV)
Today’s Truth: Confession is a cure for the conflicted soul.
⇒ When we come clean by confessing our sin to God, we are .
1 John 1:9 (NIV)
Romans 8:1–2 (NIV)
⇒ When we come clean by confessing our sin to God, we can receive .
James 5:16 (NIV)
Q: Where is your “safe place and people” where you can share your struggles?
Some practical steps to find safe places and people for Confession:
- Ask: Ask God to guide you to the right people and setting.
- Agree: Make an agreement of confidentiality with that person or group.
- Walk: Walk in relationship with prayer.
- Name it: Confess your specific struggle and sin.
- Setup accountability: A person who can ask you “how are you doing, really?”
- Pray: Allow others to pray for you for healing.
Theme: An Epic Battle Within
Reflect Together
What impacted you the most from last Sunday’s Message and what action steps you have taken or will take along with the “As in Heaven Prayer Guide?”
Share Together
What was one of the most physically painful things you’ve ever endured? How well did you handle the pain?
Read and Discuss Together
Psalms 38:3-4
- How do you relate with the writer of this Psalm? How have you experienced a conflicted soul?
John 8:44–45
- What lies have you or others believed that have conflicted our soul, even as Christ followers?
- Why do you think so many of us allow our souls to be tortured by the things we’ve done and the lies we believe?
Proverbs 28:13
- How have you seen unconfessed sin be poisonous to your soul or the soul of another?
1 John 1:9
- What are the results of confession of our sin to God?
James 5:16
- Why is it vital to confess our sins not just to God, but also to trusted people?
- Review and discuss the above “practical steps to find safe places and people.” What is most helpful from these lists? What would you emphasize or add to provide accountability both to yourself and others?
Galatians 5:1
- From what things has Christ set you free?
- What steps will you take to allow Christ to set your soul free this week?
- What does the opening phrase, “Our Father in heaven,” reveal about the nature of our relationship with God? How does this address impact your perception of God?
Pray Together
Share what God has been doing and also How can we pray for one another this week.