Scripture is clear that if we love the Lord we will keep His commandments, so why do we struggle to keep them? How can we have a relationship with the Lord when sin is in our lives? Join us for session three as we discover how Jesus Christ, our Advocate, bridges the gap between us and the Father and grants us victory through his sacrifice on the cross.
Verses Used:
1 Corinthians 14:20
Genesis 3:21
Hebrews 9:25-26
John 14:15-16
Discussion Questions:
1. How did sin disrupt our relationship with God and what is the consequence for our sin?
2. What does an advocate do?
3. Who was the mediator between us and God in the Old Testament and how were sins covered? Why was this an imperfect system?
4. How does Jesus function as an advocate or mediator between us and God? Why can there be no other mediator except Christ?
5. How should the truth of who God is revealed to be in this week’s passage change the way we live? How should it change our attitude and heart toward our circumstances?