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Discussion Guide

A Different Home

Da'Mar Hodge
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April 27, 2025

Main Idea

Pastor Da'Mar Hodge taught us that as believers, our home and mindset are meant to be different because of the hope we have in Christ. Grounded in 1 Peter 3, we learned that suffering for doing good is not a curse but a blessing, a sign of God's favor upon us. Pastor Da'Mar challenged us to rethink our view of suffering—not as something to fear but as an opportunity to reflect Jesus and testify to His goodness. The message called us to keep a pure and reverent heart, to be ready to defend our faith with gentleness and respect, and to always point people back to the cross and resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Da'Mar reminded us that in the face of opposition, our clear conscience and good behavior should speak louder than any accusation against us.

Scripture References

1 Peter 3:13-22

Why do you think Jesus chose to focus on the question 'Do you love me?' instead of Peter's past failures?

What does it mean to be blessed when we suffer for doing good, according to 1 Peter 3:14?

What does the shared breakfast between Jesus and His disciples teach us about forgiveness and restoration?

Discussion Questions:

Why is it important to defend our faith with gentleness and respect rather than anger or arrogance?

What stood out to you about the typology of Christ, Enoch, and Noah in this message?

How can your understanding of baptism as a symbol of a clear conscience toward God shape the way you live daily?

How does revering Christ in your heart change the way you handle opposition or criticism?

Summary

In the message 'A Different Home,' Pastor Da'Mar Hodge from Echo Church explored how our identity in Christ shapes the way we endure hardship and represent our faith. Using 1 Peter 3 as the foundation, he emphasized that we are blessed when we suffer for doing what is right and that we should not fear threats or persecution. Instead, we were encouraged to revere Christ fully, live with a clear conscience, and always be ready to explain the hope within us. Pastor Da'Mar also unpacked the biblical typology of Christ, Enoch, and Noah, illustrating the deeper meaning of baptism and Jesus’ victory over death and spirits. The call was clear: to stand boldly yet humbly for our faith, reflecting Jesus through our actions and responses.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Prepare your heart to share your testimony and explain the hope you have in Jesus with love and clarity.

Shift your mindset about suffering and see it as an opportunity to reflect Christ and grow deeper in faith.

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