Week 3

Look Back

How were you aware of your “measuring sticks” this past week? In what ways did you replace those things with the truth?

Look Up

Read Matthew 22:36-40

1. What do these verses tell us to do?
2. How are you doing today at loving yourself? Why is this so hard for us sometimes?

Read Romans 5:6-11 and Romans 8:1

1. What is meant by “made right” in verse 9?
2. Do you have a story of a time in your life when you were “made right?” What was life like before, and what is it like now?
3. It is by recognizing what Jesus did for us that we are able to be called “friends” of God. What do you think of when you think of a “friend?” How does this mirror our “friendship” with God?

Read 1 Corinthians 11:28-29 Take some time to examine where you land on the spectrum of Spiritual Narcissist to Shame-Filled Believer. Either think about it to yourself or talk about it with your group. Whether you are using these

Overall (Discovery Bible Study)

• What do these scriptures say about God?
• What do they say about people?
• How will I apply this to my life?

Look Ahead

In the message, Robbie outlined some ways to begin loving yourself well (See Resources). How can you put one of these approaches into practice this week? Notes

Notes

as an individual or as a group, consider taking some time to receive communion. You can use supplies you have at home to represent the body and blood of Christ. For more information on communion, head to salty.org/communion.