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Church Hurt, Abuse, and Rebuilding Trust

Study religious hypocrisy, abusive authority, lament, accountability, safety, forgiveness, and finding healthy Christian community again

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LESSON 1

Jesus Confronts Religious Abuse

Primary passage: Matthew 23:4

Start with Matthew 23:4. This lesson focuses on jesus confronts religious abuse within the larger study ‘Church Hurt, Abuse, and Rebuilding Trust.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextEvents: Holy Week, Debates in the Temple
LESSON 2

Shepherds Must Not Domineer

Primary passage: 1 Peter 5:3

Start with 1 Peter 5:3. This lesson focuses on shepherds must not domineer within the larger study ‘Church Hurt, Abuse, and Rebuilding Trust.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: Jesus Christ
LESSON 3

Bring Works into the Light

Primary passage: Ephesians 5:11

Start with Ephesians 5:11. This lesson focuses on bring works into the light within the larger study ‘Church Hurt, Abuse, and Rebuilding Trust.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 4

Christ Remains the Head

Primary passage: Colossians 1:18

Start with Colossians 1:18. This lesson focuses on christ remains the head within the larger study ‘Church Hurt, Abuse, and Rebuilding Trust.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

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