Week 7 Reconciliation
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Week 7 Reconciliation

 
 
Verses
 
Matthew 5:9 (ESV)
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
 
Matthew 5:23–24 (ESV)
23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
 
Colossians 1:19–23 (ESV)
19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Quotes
“But, if we’re not careful, it is quite possible and tempting to be more in love with the idea of reconciliation than to actually engage in the actual work of reconciliation—the arduous, painful and messy marathon work of reconciliation. That’s the pivotal question we must ask: Are we more in love with the idea of following Jesus than actually following Jesus—including to and through some difficult areas?”
― Brenda Salter McNeil
 
“The crucified Christ is not merely a heroic example to the church: He is the power and wisdom of God, a living force in His present risenness, transforming our lives and enabling us to extend the hand of reconciliation to our enemies.”
― Brennan Manning
 
General Questions
You might want to ask each other some of the following questions:
  • Where have you seen God at work in your life in the past week/month?
  • How did you experience God’s presence through your rhythms?
  • How have you been shaped by the rhythms?
  • What differences did the rhythms make to those around you?
  • What is the Spirit stirring and wanting to grow in you in this season?
  • What unhealthy rhythms or habits have you adopted and what practices will help you refocus on Jesus?
Specific Questions
  • What is one thing you like about the Rhythm of reconciliation and why?
  • What has been an obstacle to pursuing reconciliation in your life?
  • How can reconciliation help each in becoming a loving family?
  • What is one thing you learned about reconciliation this week? After reconciliation to the rhythm podcast, what was new to you or what changed your view?
  • How do you think practicing reconciliation will help you follow Jesus?
Practice
  • What is a small way this week you can incorporate this rhythm in your life?
  • Are there people in your life that you need to reconcile with?
  • What way can the group help you practice this rhythm?