Episode When We Sin | Week 2
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 6
Do you ever struggle with doubt? Would you consider doubt to be a sin? Well, this week as the Discover the Word group continues their study called “When We Sin,” exploring ways that people throughout the Bible responded to sin, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry discover how doubt can play a role in both sin and faith, depending on its context.
Chapter 7
Do the consequences of sin always make sense? Are we always rewarded positively for doing good? Do we always reap what we sow? Well, don’t miss this episode of Discover the Word as the group explores this complicated issue. Discover Jesus’ response to sin and the role that only God has as we study a story from Mark chapter two.
Chapter 8
Do you have a nickname? Does that nickname come with a story behind it? In this conversation, Discover the Word hosts Elisa, Bill, Daniel, and Rasool discuss Jesus’ encounter with someone called “the sinful woman,” from Luke chapter 7. Join the group as they explore the multifaceted aspects of sin and discover how our name tag can change when we receive Jesus’ forgiveness.
Chapter 9
Do you have problems with your eyesight? Do you know anyone who seems to suffer from spiritual blindness, or maybe you can relate yourself? In this edition of Discover the Word, be part of the group as they discuss the connection Jesus makes between physical blindness and spiritual blindness. Explore the power of Jesus’ healing through the story of a man born blind from John chapter nine.
Chapter 10
Have you ever felt like your sin went beyond forgiveness? The damage you caused is just too great. Well, pull your chair up to the table and be part of the Discover the Word group as they wrap up a series called “When We Sin.” Join them to explore the significance between remorse and regret, between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. Reflect with the group on how Judas responded to his sin and the miraculous way that God can respond to evil.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
Is doubt a sin? Do the consequences of sin always make sense? What’s the relationship between forgiveness and sin? What if your sin seems beyond forgiveness? The Bible shares stories that navigate these questions about sin. Ultimately, when we sin, we can either receive Jesus’ provision for it—or not. How we respond to sin is important!
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on this Scripture, what stands out to you?
- Based on the example of Thomas (see John 20:24-29), how can doubt play a role in faith?
- What is the relationship between forgiveness and sin (see Mark 2:1-12), and what is God’s role within that relationship?
- What is spiritual blindness, and what is our opportunity to connect with others through it (see John 9:35-41)?
- Why should we avoid self-condemnation when we sin (see Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:1-10, and John 13:18-29)?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me embrace the truth that as I confess my sin to you, you change my identity—like you did for the sinful woman (in Luke 7:36-50). Help me not to condemn myself when I sin but to trust that you can turn all things to good.”
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.