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Read 2 Corinthians 5:17-20.

1. This week\\u2019s main question for the sermon series is, \\u201cAm I known for what I\\u2019m for or what I\\u2019m against? What do you think this means? How would you answer that for the Church in America today?

2. In this week\\u2019s video, Zach Zehnder talks about honey bees. Why did he pick bees as an example? How is he comparing bees to Christians? What do you think about that?

3. Why kind of reputation do you think Christians have with the unchurched population? Why is our reputation important?

4. What does it mean to be a new creation in Christ? How should this status impact the way we live and treat others?

5. What does it mean to be reconciled to God?

6. What does Paul expect of us regarding the ministry and message of reconciliation? How is the Church doing with this ministry and message?

7. Pastor Mick shared a verse from the Tauren Wells\\u2019 song \\u201cKnown\\u201d in which he sings, \\u201cIt\\u2019s not one or the other. It\\u2019s hard truths and ridiculous grace.\\u201d Why do you think he shared this verse? How does it relate to the ministry and message of reconciliation?

8. D.L. Moody said, \\u201cYou may find hundreds of faultfinders among professed Christians, but all of their criticism will never lead one solitary soul to Christ.\\u201d What does he mean? How does this relate to reconciliation and what we are for or against?

9. Pastor Mick shared a story about churches struggling with whether they are a \\u201cmuseum for the saints\\u201d or a \\u201chospital for sinners.\\u201d Which one do you most readily identify? Why do we need both?

Prayer for the Week:
Gracious and loving God, we confess that sometimes we are not the good ambassadors of Christ we are called to be. Sometimes we may even say and do things that give Christians a bad reputation among the unchurched. Thank you for your grace and forgiveness. Help us extend such grace and forgiveness to those around us, so they know more about what we are for than what we are against. May our words and our actions be always working to reconcile others to you. In Jesus\\u2019 name we pray. Amen.