Undeserved (Study Guide)


“Undeserved”

Sermon Study Guide for May 17, 2026


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Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2


1. A Word That Gives Life


definitions of grace






2. Examples of Grace

thief on the cross


Paul - 1 Timothy 1:14-16


John Newton - “Amazing Grace”




3. John Wesley’s Understanding of Grace

prevenient - Romans 5:8

justifying - Ephesians 2:8-9

Psalm 32:1-2

sanctifying - Philippians 2:13

Ephesians 2:10


Grace is a _________________________________

Romans 12:1





Questions to Discuss or Ponder:

  1. How many ways can you think of that we use the word “grace”? Do those uses enhance or diminish its meaning?
  2. Which of the definitions of “grace” mean the most to you?
  3. Who do you know who lives out grace in meaningful ways?
  4. How is Jesus’ offer of salvation the primary example of what grace means and is?
  5. Which aspect of grace as Wesley understood it means the most to you? Why?
  6. Why can we not boast about any experience of grace?
  7. What does it mean to experience sanctifying grace? How does that aspect of God’s grace enable us to live a faithful Christian life?


Scripture for the Week:

Monday - 1 Corinthians 4-6

Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 7-9

Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 10-12

Thursday - 1 Corinthians 13-16

Friday - 2 Corinthians 1-3

Saturday - 2 Corinthians 4-6

Sunday - 2 Corinthians 7-9


In response to this Scripture, how will you live?



Prayer Prompt: Amazing grace, that saved a wretch like me!

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