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In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how racism gets resolved. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to use power rightly, bless those who persecute you, and pursue loving unity.

Notes:

Theme: How does racism get resolved?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to use power rightly, bless those who persecute you, and pursue loving unity.

Text: John 13:34-35 (ESV)

1. Racism gets resolved when we use power rightly.
   1. Genesis 1:28 (ESV)
   2. Luke 8:40-48 (ESV)
2. Racism gets resolved when we bless those who persecute us.
   1. Matthew 5:43-48 (ESV)
   2. Luke 7:1-5 (ESV)
   3. Romans 5:8-11 (NLT)
3. Racism gets resolved when the church pursues loving unity.
   1. John 13:34-35 (ESV)
   2. Ephesians 2:14 (NLT)

Conclusion: Racism gets resolved when we use power rightly, when we bless those who persecute us, and when we pursue loving unity.

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What is your favorite season of the year?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• In what ways or with whom are you sharing Good News, showing compassion, or participating in justice advocacy?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• When was a time you used power in wrongful ways? Or a time when someone used power incorrectly with you?
• When was a time you used power correctly? Or a time when someone used power correctly with you?
• When have you blessed someone who persecuted you?
• What can you do this week to increase unity with others at Connection Point?