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### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
1. Ephesians 2:11-22 (NIV)
> "Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called 'uncircumcised' by those who call themselves 'the circumcision' (which is done in the body by human hands)—remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."

#### Observation Questions
1. What are the three key words mentioned in the sermon that relate to achieving peace? ([58:24])
2. How does the sermon describe the process of repairing relationships? ([01:00:01])
3. What does the term "religioned" mean according to the sermon? ([01:06:47])
4. What example from the sermon illustrates the breaking down of walls of hostility? ([01:08:38])

#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does remembering our own brokenness help us foster empathy and understanding towards others? ([58:24])
2. In what ways does Jesus' death interrupt the cycle of violence and replace it with a cycle of righteousness and peace? ([01:03:25])
3. What does it mean to be "religioned" and how does this concept help us in our daily interactions and relationships? ([01:06:47])
4. How does the story of Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela and Eugene de Kook illustrate the process of peace and reconciliation? ([01:08:38])

#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt like an outsider. How did that experience shape your empathy towards others who might feel the same way? ([58:24])
2. Think of a relationship in your life that needs repair. What steps can you take to break down walls of hostility and work towards reconciliation? ([01:00:01])
3. Identify a situation where you have felt righteous indignation or hatred. How can you allow Christ to break down these walls in your heart? ([01:01:37])
4. How can you actively participate in interrupting cycles of violence in your community or personal relationships? ([01:03:25])
5. What does being "religioned" look like in your daily life? How can you embody this concept in your interactions with others? ([01:06:47])
6. How can you practice forgiveness and understanding in a difficult relationship, similar to Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela's approach with Eugene de Kook? ([01:08:38])
7. Commit to one specific action this week that will help you be an agent of peace in your community. What will it be and how do you plan to carry it out? ([01:19:12])