We Are Family: Stay in the Light

KEY POINTS


True believers are children of God, not merely creations of God.
Identity in Christ begins with adoption through faith.


Hatred toward a fellow believer reveals spiritual blindness and
hinders fellowship with God.


Walking in the light means loving one another, staying free from
darkness, and recognizing the cost of unforgiveness.


Every believer is part of a spiritual family—children, young
adults, and spiritual mothers/fathers—each playing a vital role.


God’s Word brings clarity, strength, and the power to overcome
sin and darkness.


Forgiveness is both personal and communal—remembering we’ve been
forgiven helps us extend grace to others.


Discipleship happens generationally: young believers need older
mentors, and seasoned believers find renewed purpose in guiding
others.





DISCUSSION


How does seeing the church as a spiritual family challenge or
encourage you?


Why does harboring hate or grudges make it harder to walk in the
light?


What does it look like to forgive someone but still remember what
happened?


Who has helped you grow in your faith—and who might God be
calling you to invest in?


Which stage of spiritual growth best describes you right
now—child, young adult, or mother/father in the faith?





APPLICATION


Identify Darkness: Ask the Holy Spirit to show you any hidden
resentment, contempt, or relational distance—and confess it.


Pursue Reconciliation: Reach out to someone you’ve distanced from
and ask for forgiveness, or offer grace where needed.


Find a Mentor (or Be One): Whether you’re a newer believer or a
seasoned disciple, ask God to show you who you should walk with.


Engage the Word: Begin or renew a habit of reading Scripture
daily—ask God to strengthen and guide you through His truth.


Celebrate Forgiveness: Reflect on Isaiah 43:25 and thank God that
He chooses not to remember your sin. Let this truth soften your
heart.