Is There Absolute Truth?
Group Leader Guide
Sermon Recap 🎬
Pastor John Mark delivered a powerful message about the existence of absolute truth amidst a culture increasingly rejecting it. He highlighted how truth is essential in the face of societal lies and personal deceptions, emphasizing that while truth may sometimes hurt, it ultimately leads to freedom and salvation. Citing scripture, he reminded the listener of the importance of standing firm in truth and not succumbing to cultural pressures to compromise. The message concluded with a call to engage with truth through God’s Word, conscience, doctrine, and the example of Jesus.
Ice Breaker 🧊
What would you choose if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, but it had to be a food you disliked?
Discussion Questions 💬
According to John 8:44, what does it mean that 'Satan is a liar'? How does this understanding help us navigate life's challenges?
In the sermon, Pastor explained that Satan, as the father of lies, uses deception to lead us away from God, and recognizing this is crucial for believers.
Can you identify areas in your life where you might be tempted to believe lies? What steps can you take to stay grounded in truth?
What does it mean when people say 'there is no absolute truth'? How can we respond to this idea based on what Pastor shared?
Pastor discussed how many people in today's culture believe that there is no absolute truth and emphasized the importance of recognizing at least one truth to argue that more exist.
In your own life, can you think of a situation where you might have heard someone say something similar? How did you respond or how could you respond differently?
John Mark mentioned that truth can sometimes hurt us before it sets us free. What are some examples of truths that might be difficult to accept but ultimately help us grow?
Truth can sometimes make us uncomfortable, like Pastor's examples about reading scripture that challenges us or facing difficult personal issues.
Reflect on a time when you faced a hard truth in your own life. How did it affect you then, and how do you see its importance now?
Why does Pastor emphasize the need for believers to know the truth in a world filled with lies? How can this knowledge impact our actions?
John Mark stressed that understanding truth is vital because culture is full of deception, and we need to stand firm in truth to withstand these challenges.
How can knowing the truth guide your decisions or how you interact with friends who may believe differently?
John Mark spoke about the importance of speaking 'the truth in love.' How can we balance being truthful without being hurtful when discussing difficult topics?
This concept was mentioned as a way to address hard truths and ensure we maintain relationships while standing firm in our beliefs.
Think of a recent conversation where there was a disagreement. How could you apply this principle in future discussions to foster more understanding?
Prayer 🙏
• Pray for the courage to share truth in love within our communities.
• Ask God to help us recognize and stand against lies in our culture.
• Seek guidance in knowing how to love others while maintaining our commitment to truth.
• Lift up any prayer requests shared by the group for support and healing.
