Episode When We Sin | Week 1
How do you respond when you sin? Explore ways that people throughout the Bible responded to sin and discover how Jesus invites us to respond.
Chapter 1
How do you respond when you sin? Some of us try to run or hide; some of us are overwhelmed with shame or opt for denial. Well, this conversation starts a series on Discover the Word called “When We Sin,” with Elisa Morgan leading Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry. Join them as they explore ways that people throughout the Bible responded to sin and discover how Jesus invites us to respond.
Chapter 2
Do you ever try to fix your own sin, and does that generally seem to work? Well, don’t miss this Discover the Word discussion as the group explores what we can learn from Zacchaeus and Matthew, a couple of greedy, cheating tax collectors, about responding to sin in our lives. Discover the benefits we gain as we let Jesus fix our sins.
Chapter 3
How does Jesus respond to our sin? Join Discover the Word hosts Elisa, Bill, Daniel, and Rasool as they discuss some of Peter’s serious failures. You may be surprised to learn how Peter responded to his sin in comparison to how Jesus responded. Discover how this can encourage us to have a healthy response to sin and the impact that can have on our lives.
Chapter 4
Sin is complicated. We all have probably developed some different perceptions about what sin is. So, don’t miss this Discover the Word conversation as the group digs into the definition of sin and explores how one major thing sin does is break relationships. Join us to reflect on God’s plan for restoration.
Chapter 5
How do you respond to other people when they sin? In this episode, the Discover the Word group explores how the way the apostle Paul responded to others was influenced by how others responded to him when he sinned. Join them to discover the important role that we can play in God’s reconciliation of relationships.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
It’s not a matter of if we sin but when. Scripture shows us a variety of human responses to sin. From Peter, to Thomas, to John Mark, the “sinful woman,” and even Judas—we can learn how to have healthy responses when we sin. And the best response is by receiving the grace and transformation that Jesus provides for us in our sin!
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode. As you reflect on this Scripture, what stands out to you?
- John 7:53 – 8:11
- Luke 19
- Mark 2:13–17
- John 18:15–27
- Acts 15:36–38, 13:13
- 2 Timothy 4
- Acts 9
- How does the Bible define sin and what are some of the consequences of sin?
- How does Jesus respond to your sin?
- How does Jesus invite you to respond to sin?
- What does Jesus offer you in your sin and how can that change you?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me not to hide or run from my sin but acknowledge it and give it to You. Help me receive your grace that transforms me from my sin.”
Find More Encouragement to Have a Healthy Response to Sin with These Resources:
Listen:
- But…But…But…How God Responds to Our Excuses
- Sinners Dinners
- Out of the Dark
- Surprise! (A Study of Jonah)
Read:
- Hurt People, Hurt People by Dr. Sandra Wilson
- Trials of Consequence for Sin
- What must a person do to be saved from the power and penalty of sin?
Watch:
- How to Fight Sin and Win (Ephesians 6:10-18)
- Jesus and an Olive Press (Biblical Context Explained with Dr. Jack Beck)
- We All Need Grace (Mark 2:17)
This Week's Featured Resource
Hurt People, Hurt People by Dr. Sandra Wilson
We all have been hurt by other hurting people, and in turn those wounds condition us to treat ourselves and others in hurtful ways. It’s called Wilson’s Law of Relationships: “Hurt people hurt people.”
Whether you survived childhood neglect or abuse, or experienced the normal emotional hurts of our fallen world, this book helps you
• See God’s biblical design for healthy relationships.
• Be realistic about the good and bad of your family of origin.
• Acknowledge your difficult emotions.
• Reclaim your ability to make new, life-giving choices.
• Learn to be the friend, spouse, leader, follower, and parent you want to be.
Dr. Sandra Wilson addresses head-on the shame we often feel for our injuries—whether inflicted by others or ourselves. Rejecting that script, she reminds you of God’s loving care and presence in your journey toward wholeness. With empathy, gentleness, and biblical insight, Wilson is the perfect guide to emotional healing for you or others in your life who have experienced childhood abuse, family dysfunction, or ongoing struggles in their marriage or other adult relationships.