What if the very things we try to hide are the ones God most wants to heal? We all carry parts of ourselves we’d rather keep in the dark, but real transformation begins when we step into the light. This week in our BeLoved series, we’ll be invited to experience the freedom, forgiveness, and clarity that come when we stop pretending and start walking in truth Jesus provides!




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Discussion Guide 







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Begin your time together with prayer 







Introduction 



Last week, we talked about how Jesus is real and how we can believe God’s love is real because Jesus is real. Take some time to share how you have to shown others that Jesus is real by the way you love them this week.



This week we will be discussing the topic of living in God’s light. 







Connect  




* What’s something that helps you get back on track when you feel a little lost or distracted?








Opening 



Life can sometimes feel messy, and it can be easy to focus on mistakes we might have made. But when we step into God’s light, we’re reminded that there’s a path forward filled with guidance, forgiveness, and new possibilities. Living in that light doesn’t mean everything is perfect, it just means we can see clearly where we’ve been and how God’s grace should shape the choices we make. It’s in that light that we find the space to let go of what holds us back and take steps in a direction that brings more clarity, peace, and hope. 



This leads us to our main idea for this week 







We can find forgiveness and direction when we walk in God’s light. 







Unpack 



Read each set of verses out loud as a group, making observations as you go. Afterward discuss each of the connected questions before moving to the next set of verses: 



Read  



1 Corinthians 10:12-13 



Ephesians 2:1-7 




* What stands out to you in these verses?  



* How often do you ask for forgiveness from God?

* How often do you confess your sins to others? 



* Why could this be helpful to do? 





* Why is it important we consistently remind ourselves of the way that God made a way for us to be forgiven for sins? 



* How often do you think about the grace of God? Why is this good to consistently reflect on? 

* How are you different now from before you were following Jesus? 



* How can our personal story of forgiveness help others in their faith journey?