Sermon Summary
GRACE IS GREATER: God's Balance of Grace and Truth
In Pastor David's sermon, he emphasizes the critical balance between grace and truth, drawing from Hebrews 12:15, which urges us not to miss out on God's grace. He illustrates this concept with the story of a woman caught in adultery, brought before Jesus by the Pharisees who intended to trap Him. As Jesus responds to their challenge, he exemplifies the ideal harmony of grace and truth, reminding everyone of their own imperfections. His powerful response, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone,” highlights that while sin is serious, mercy and love are paramount.Through this narrative, Pastor David encourages the congregation to examine their own lives and how they interact with others, particularly those who suffer or are judged harshly by society. He reflects on how Jesus's actions, including bending down to write in the dirt, demonstrate humility and serve as a call to love and uplift others, especially those marginalized or judged. The sermon ultimately encourages everyone to strive for a personal balance of grace and truth in their lives, embodying the love demonstrated by Jesus, which should extend to all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.
Sermon Questions
Week 3: God's Balance of Grace and Truth - 6/15/2025
How can we find the balance between grace and truth in our interactions with others?
Reflect on a recent situation where you had to choose between being truthful and showing grace. How could you have balanced both?
How does grappling with both grace and truth change the way you view sin in your own life and in the lives of others?
In what ways can you extend grace to someone who has sinned while still speaking the truth with love?
What does it mean for you to be 'caught in the act' of something, and how can you relate this to your own experiences of feeling judged?
Have you ever felt judged or condemned? How did that experience affect your view of others who may be in similar situations?
How does the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery illustrate the idea of not cherry-picking scripture?
Are there areas in your life where you might be tempted to only follow parts of scripture that suit you? How can you work on being more consistent?
What do you think is the significance of Jesus bending down to write in the dirt in front of the woman?
How can you show humility and compassion toward others in your daily life? Can you think of a specific situation where you could apply this?