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S e s s i o n 1 : C u ltu r e: Lov e I t, Le ave I t, or Transf orm I t
■ Reflect Take a moment to read John 3:16–21 and Ephesians 4:17–5:8 on your own. Jot down a few notes and observations about the passages: What stands out to you most? In what ways do you think these passages speak to the way we should view culture? What questions or issues do these passages bring up?
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■ Let’s Explore God loves the world in spite of its evil. • When you think about our culture, do you generally tend to focus on the things God loves in it or the things God hates in it? Why?
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• Read John 3:16–18. “For God so loved the world,” the first phrase in this passage, is so familiar that we may take its meaning for granted. What does this phrase mean? What do you think “the world” refers to here?
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