Titus 3:3-7 AMP
3 For we too once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various sinful desires and pleasures, spending and wasting our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared [in human form as the Man, Jesus Christ], 5 He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that we would be justified [made free of the guilt of sin] by His [compassionate, undeserved] grace, and that we would be [acknowledged as acceptable to Him and] made heirs of eternal life [actually experiencing it] according to our hope (His guarantee).

The moment that we forget where we came from is the moment that we will subconsciously limit the Power, Grace and Ability of God to rescue others.

Galatians 6:1-3
Gal 6:1-3- Brothers,[a] if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

The longer we are saved the more we should appreciate the Gift of Grace given to us, not forget that at one time we needed it too.

Titus 3:8 AMP
8 This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

Next to being rescued ourselves, the greatest thing we can experience is being a part of someone else’s rescue story.

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.
― Fred Rogers

Ephesians 4:11-12
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds[a] and teachers,[b] 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

The church only is the church as you and I give God our yes.

One of the enemies’ main schemes, is to convince you that living impartial truth is enough.

5 types of Church Goers (adapted from Pastor Kevin Gerald)

The Critic.
The Cynic.
The Consumer.
The Contributors.
The Champions.

Jude 1:20-23
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment[b] stained by the flesh.

Discussion Questions:

1- Do you remember your life before Jesus? What were some of your thoughts, emotions and feelings? How did these change after you found Jesus?

2- What does it mean to extend God’s grace to others? Who did this to you when you needed it?

3- Read Galatians 6:1-3. Describe time where either you received this or extending this to someone in need. What does it mean to bear one another’s burdens?

4- Read Ephesians 4:11-2. What are some of the ways we get equipped to do the work of the ministry. What are some of the gifts that God has given you?

5- Out of the 5 types of Christians, which one do you see yourself as, and why?

6- What has kept you from having the eyes and heart of a champion? How can you begin to walk with that heart in the future?