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In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox asks who are we in Christ? Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live reconciled and endure affliction in Christ.

Notes:

Theme: Who are we in Christ?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live reconciled and endure affliction in Christ.

Text: Ephesians 2:11-3:13 (ESV)

1. We are reconciled.
   1. Genesis 12:3 (ESV)
   2. Ephesians 2:13-18 (ESV)
2. We can endure affliction.
   1. Types of affliction: original sin, punishment, decision, demonic, victim, collective, disciplinary, opposition, empathetic, testimonial, providential, preventative, mysterious, and end times.
   2. Romans 8:28 (ESV)

Conclusion: In Christ, we are reconciled and we can endure affliction.

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What do you do with your leftover Turkey?

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

• Where do prejudices and bias come from?

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

• Why can it be so difficult to reconcile relationships?
• How have you successfully faced affliction in your past?
• What kind of affliction are you facing right now?