What if the biggest barrier to freedom isn’t doubt but the lies we’ve quietly accepted as truth? This message wrestles with the stunning reality that the God of the universe doesn’t just deserve our worship, He personally says, “I love you,” and invites us to actually live like that’s true. Walking through Jesus’ confronting words in John 8, it exposes the subtle ways faith can stay in our heads while never fully shaping our lives, and how deception about God, grace, forgiveness, and even ourselves keeps us stuck. It’s an honest, challenging invitation to move beyond surface-level belief, recognize the battle for truth, and discover the freedom that comes when faith is practiced, not just professed.

Discussion Questions:

1. When you hear the statement “God loves you,” what thoughts, emotions, or resistance immediately surface for you? What might that reveal about what you truly believe versus what you say you believe?

2. Jesus says that the truth sets us free, yet many of us remain stuck. What are some lies you’ve recognized in your own thinking about God, yourself, or faith that may be keeping you from living in freedom?

3. In what ways can faith become something we hold in our heads but not in our daily actions? Where do you see a gap between belief and practice in your own life right now?

4. The message describes a real spiritual battle for truth. What are some practical ways you can actively replace lies with truth this week through prayer, Scripture, or community?

5. If you were to take one concrete step this week to “practice” your faith rather than just believe it, what would that be? Who could you share this step with or invite to help keep you accountable?