Belonging (Lifebuilder Bible Study)
Accessibility, Inclusion and Christian Community
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Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN: 9781789743852
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 20/01/2022
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21 cm
God created all of us to be in relationship with him and with each other. Yet for those with disabilities, attitudes and systems of ableism create barriers to fully participating in God's kingdom work, as well as leading to deep hurt – and when any members of the body of Christ are not included, we all miss out.
In Belonging, Deborah Abbs guides us through nine Bible studies on inclusion. Exploring the deep love and acceptance of our heavenly Father, she shows us what that means for offering love and acceptance to one another. In both Old and New Testament stories and teachings on Christian community we see how God responds in love to those who are often marginalized and excluded. In turn, through these examples and lessons we can see the importance of disability inclusion in church and learn to welcome people of all different abilities.
Part of the LifeBuilder Bible Studies series, Belonging features questions that can be used both individually or in small groups. It is a brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand Biblical teaching on inclusion and acceptance better, and for those wanting to make their church a more welcoming place for those with disabilities.
Getting the Most Out of Belonging
1. A True Place of Belonging and Inclusion - Luke 7:36-50
2. God Created Us and Knows Us - Psalm 139
3. Equal Access to the Father - Epheasians 2:8-22
4. We All Have a Place at the Table - 2 Samuel 9:1-13
5. A New Purpose for Us All - Luke 5:1-11
6. A Different Kind of Healing - Mark 2:1-12
7. Following Jesus' Example of Forgiveness - Luke 23:32-49
8. God's Power Displayed in a Man Born Blind - John 9:1-41
9. We All Have God-Given Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:4-27
Leader's Notes