JULY 20, 2025
A LOVE THAT DISCIPLINES
Maddi Spacht, Interim Youth Pastor
In a culture that is increasingly resistant to accountability, what is the biblical response? Centered on Hebrews 12:6-11, we see that God loves those He disciplines, and that His discipline is not punitive, but corrective. We are all accountable for our behavior and at times will experience the consequences of living out of alignment with God's word. God allows us to experience the consequences of ungodly behavior to teach, correct, and ultimately draw us back to Himself.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. In what ways do you see a cultural aversion to accountability?
2. Do you ever find yourself feeling afraid to hold others accountable? What fears do you wrestle with?
3. Do you ever find it hard to accept the consequences that come from your sin? What is your tendency to avoid them?
3. Read Hebrews 12:6-11; how does this shape our understanding of God's discipline? Discuss how God's discipline can draw us closer to Him - what might you wrestle with to see God's love that way?
4. What might it look like to embody a kind of love that holds people accountable, or allow them to experience consequences rather than trying to save them or downplay their ungodly choices?
5. Is there anybody in your life whom God may be asking you to hold accountable or release to God's discipline or consequences?
6. Are there consequences in your life that you may need to stop downplaying or being a victim and shift your perspective to seek how God may be wanting to use them to draw you back to Him? How can you begin praying for God to move in this way?
2. Do you ever find yourself feeling afraid to hold others accountable? What fears do you wrestle with?
3. Do you ever find it hard to accept the consequences that come from your sin? What is your tendency to avoid them?
3. Read Hebrews 12:6-11; how does this shape our understanding of God's discipline? Discuss how God's discipline can draw us closer to Him - what might you wrestle with to see God's love that way?
4. What might it look like to embody a kind of love that holds people accountable, or allow them to experience consequences rather than trying to save them or downplay their ungodly choices?
5. Is there anybody in your life whom God may be asking you to hold accountable or release to God's discipline or consequences?
6. Are there consequences in your life that you may need to stop downplaying or being a victim and shift your perspective to seek how God may be wanting to use them to draw you back to Him? How can you begin praying for God to move in this way?
NO LIFETRACK IN JULY!
LIFETRCK WILL RESUME IN AUGUST
No matter where you are at on your journey, Lifetrack is the FIRST step that we encourage you to participate in here at Kankakee First Church. This is where you will learn about WHO we are as a church, WHAT we believe, and HOW we are structured to help you along your spiritual journey. Lifetrack is a four-step process that helps you discover your redemptive purpose and live the life God created for you. You will learn more about who we are as a church and who God has created you to be.
UPCOMING Events
It's that time again! 21 Days of Prayer starts back up in August, so mark your calendars and begin praying about what you may choose to fast during this time.
OuTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Dare to Care volunteer at Salvation army once a month, serving lunch. It's the 4th Thursday of every month. All are welcome to join us. Contact Marcia Ledyard marcia.ledyard@gmail.com
At K1, we are committed to sharing the good news of Jesus with a world who does yet know him. We believe that the most effective way to do that is through "relational evangelism" - building relationships with lost people in our lives by Beginning with Prayer (Praying for them), Listening (Really listening), Eating (Sharing meals with them), Serving (showing up in meaningful ways, without limits), and Sharing our Story (The ways that God has shown up in our lives).
As we live this out, we want to hear stories of how this B.L.E.S.S. way of living is happening in your life!
As we live this out, we want to hear stories of how this B.L.E.S.S. way of living is happening in your life!
NEXT GENERATION
KIDS WORSHIP (AGE 4-5th grade) - Sunday 10:45 aM
NURSERY (BIRTH-3 YRS) - SUNDAY 10:45 AM
FMI on all things Kids....JULIE FERRIS julie@k1naz.org
SUMMER SCHEDULE!
6th-12th GRADES - SUNDAYS 6:30-8:00 PM
*Come at 6:00p for food*
FMI on all things YOUTH....PASTOR MADDI maddi@k1naz.org
PRIME LIVING (60+)
Sunday from 10:45 AM
All programming partners with our K1 KIDS ministry.
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