Hurt

The Heart of the Church: Week 2 - Church Hurt

If you have been part of church for long enough, you have probably experienced church hurt. How can we handle church hurt in a way that doesn’t keep us from being part of the church?

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Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Discussion Questions:

  1.  Have you ever experienced church hurt? As much as you are willing to share, what happened?

  2.  What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? How has both of these played out in your life?

  3. What are some experiences that people tend to think is church hurt but it really isn’t?

  4. What are some godly ways to respond when you have experienced church hurt?

  5. Why is it important to still be part of a church community even after being hurt by a church community?