Crossing Barriers – A Discovery Bible Study

Introduction

The Bible is filled with stories that reflect God’s long-term mission
of reconciliation—God reconciled to people, as well as people to each other,
regardless of social status, ethnicity, or personal history. This Discovery Bible Study explores
the barriers God has crossed to reach us and our call to cross those barriers as well.

Passages of Study

• John 4:1-26
• 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
• Luke 7:36-50
• Ephesians 2:11-22
• John 7:53-8:11
• Philemon 1-25
• James 2:1-13
• 1 John 4:7-21
• Deuteronomy 10:12-22
• Revelation 7:9-12

Remember the theme for these studies is “crossing barriers”

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Discovery Bible Study Group Questions

SHARE

• What are you THANKFUL for?
• What’s a CHALLENGE right now?
• Pray for each other.
• How did you do with your last “I will” statement?
• Who did you share with?

DISCOVERY (H.O.P.E.)
Hear from God

1. READ the passage.
2. Have someone RETELL it in their own words.

Observe what he said

1. What STANDS OUT to you?
2. What do you learn about GOD/JESUS?
3. What do you learn about PEOPLE?

Put it into practice

• How can you put into action what God is showing you in this text?
• Everyone creates an “I will ___________________” STATEMENT.

Encourage someone

• Who are you going to tell about what you discovered in this text this week?

TIPS

1. Ask questions, don’t teach.
2. Focus on applying what is discovered.
3. Try to stay in the passage.