Party lines are nothing new, and the divide between Republican and Democrat has existed between social, religious and cultural parties throughout history. But when we’re desperate, we’re willing to cross lines. What can a gentile woman’s desperation for Jesus teach us about what it means to be follow him today?

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There are times when we try hard not to know how something ends—the new Batman movie, for instance. But overall, humanity tries hard to figure out how things are going to play out—crystal balls, palm reading, weather forecasting, stock market predictions. When it comes to the story of humanity, God has already slipped us the ending. And by seeing the end guaranteed in Jesus, we get to know that God’s purpose is to restore everything—even us.

Jesus’ presence transforms any place—even the harshest of homes and the unlikeliest of hearts—into places of grace. And that grace changes the way we view ourselves, others and Jesus himself.

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Grace is one of the hardest things to relate to, accept or believe. It doesn’t feel right to us. It operates according to a logic that runs counter to what we want or expect. However, it’s important that we understand it more deeply, because God has inextricably bound his plans for individuals, communities and cities to grace.

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Everyone has faith in something—some kind of foundational beliefs and assumptions that are impossible to test—and things that are true continue to be true whether you believe in them or not. So, what do the beginning of true faith in the God of the Bible look like? Where does that faith come from? And what advantages, resources and promises come along with it?

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Peter’s sermons are a clear example of how Jesus forgave and restored him.  He preaches with such boldness and grace.  From his words, we learn how to be changed by God.

This week’s study for our community groups is focused on What are Community Groups are in light of Grace DC’s core values.

What Are Community Groups? – A Discussion Guide

Need a refresher on leading the study? Check out our overview here.