Bible Study Discussion Guide: Masterpiece – Made From The Best
Bible Reading
1. Ephesians 2:8-10: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
2. Genesis 1:26-27: “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’ So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
3. Romans 8:29: “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”
Application Questions
1. According to Ephesians 2:8-10, what is the basis of our salvation, and what are we created to do? [03:28]
2. How does Genesis 1:26-27 describe the creation of mankind, and what purpose does it assign to humanity?
3. In Romans 8:29, what does it mean to be “conformed to the image of his Son”? How does this relate to our identity as God’s masterpiece?
4. The sermon mentioned that we are made from the best materials by the best Creator. What analogy was used to illustrate this point? [02:28]
Inspiration Questions
1. How does understanding that we are saved by grace and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-10) influence our daily lives and interactions with others? [04:43]
2. What does it mean to reflect God’s character in our lives, and how can this understanding transform our identity and purpose? [07:33]
3. The sermon emphasized that we are wonderfully made despite our flaws and past mistakes. How can this perspective change the way we view ourselves and others? [01:42]
4. How does the concept of being “conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:29) challenge us to live differently in our daily lives? [24:49]
Revelation Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt unworthy or flawed. How can embracing the truth that you are God’s masterpiece change your perspective in similar situations? [01:42]
2. In what ways can you actively rely on God’s grace in your daily challenges, rather than trying to overcome them by your own strength? [04:43]
3. Think about an area in your life where you struggle to reflect God’s character. What specific steps can you take to align your actions and thoughts with God’s nature? [10:56]
4. Identify a person in your life who you find difficult to love or respect. How can recognizing that they are also a potential masterpiece of God change your interactions with them? [53:54]
5. How can you shift your focus from your fleshly weaknesses to your spiritual strengths this week? What practical actions can you take to embrace your divine purpose? [10:07]
6. Consider the divine elements that God has instilled in you. How can you incorporate these elements into your daily routine to better reflect Jesus in your interactions? [56:56]
7. What is one specific way you can balance your life with God’s divine elements and strive to look more like Jesus in your daily interactions? [55:19]
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