You may know several people who describe themselves as “spiritual, but not religious,” but did you know that this “religion” is not new, but quite old? Come and see how God addresses fence-sitters as we explore “Jesus in the Outsider,” part of our Good News Everywhere Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
Where are you an insider right now and where are you an outsider?
READ
I Kings 17:1-24
TAKEAWAYS
Bonuses of “Spiritual but not Religious”
* You don’t have to search for truth
* Accountability is impossible
* Community is unlikely
1. The true God lives
2. The true God loves outsiders
3. The true God is sacrificial
4. The true God provides the evidence we need
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Why do you think so many people consider themselves “spiritual, but not religious?”
2. What evidence of God do you find most convincing? Why?
APPLICATION
What would you say to someone who described themselves as spiritual but not religious?
FOR MENTORING
What elements of “spiritual but not religious” are you tempted with? Why?
