Graced, Not Graded
Preacher: The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28; Isaiah 56:1-7
Reflection Questions
Where in your life do you find yourself waiting to feel qualified before you bring something to God?
What unspoken requirements do you assume a person must meet before they can be at home among Christians?
The woman came with nothing but need and conviction. What does it stir in you to imagine approaching Christ with that little?
When have you received something from God before you had done anything to deserve it, and what did that do to you?
Who near you might be waiting for permission to belong, and what would it look like to offer it this week?