Extending Grace with Ross Barnette

Oct 8, 2018

Ross has been a member at Southland for many years and is chairman of the elder team. Ross talks about what it looks like to extend grace to others out of the grace that's been extended to him.

1. Ross mentioned “difference makers” along his path that he can look back and see was God continually pursuing him. Coaches, guidance counselors, friend’s parents, etc. Who have been “difference makers” in your life?
2. Extending grace to lost and broken people is our mission. How does Jesus demonstrate that for us? (Romans 5:6-11 & 1 John 4:10)
3. Because of the grace we’ve received, we get to give that to others. Do you hold non-Christians to the same standard as Christians? What’s the difference between condoning sinful behavior and extending grace?
4. Ross said never think of people as projects or think you’re better than others. What can we do to cultivate that mindset and outlook? (Romans 12:2)
5. Everyone has a sphere of influence. Who would you say is in your sphere of influence currently? How are you building relationships with them?
6. “If you don’t like change you’re going to like your irrelevance even less.” How does that relate to the Church’s mission to reach people?
7. The reality is time flies, and that’s why God reminds us to make the most of our days & make each day count (Psalm 90:12). Do you live with a sense of urgency? Are you asking God to provide opportunities with the people around you?
8. Make this your prayer this week as you wake up: “Lord, put somebody in my path today that needs you and needs help?”