Romans 3:27-4:25

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Think it out

• How could you share the joy of being justified (declared “not guilty) with someone who has never encountered Jesus?

• For more on the life of Abraham from Genesis, check out this video.

Talk it out

• What are some ways we try to achieve righteousness instead of receiving it by faith?

• Why do we often put our faith in something other than God? What is the outcome of misplaced faith?

Live it out

• Romans 4:7-8 is a quote from Psalm 32. Read this psalm aloud, one line at a time, personalizing it to your life.

• Who in your life struggles to have faith? Use truths from this message to encourage them this week.

Romans 3:21-26

Think it out

• Check out this article for a deeper explanation of Justification.

• Reread the passage, noting repeated words. Why is it vital for believers to understand how righteousness and justification are linked?

Talk it out

• How is God’s righteous character displayed at the cross?

• Read verses 25 & 26 in the New Living Translation.  Why was his blood sacrifice necessary?

Live it out

• Praise God daily for redeeming you from sin. Ask God for opportunities to share how this gift has changed your life.

• When tempted to claim righteousness by what you do, listen to “Nothing but the Blood.”

Romans 3:9-20

Think it out

• How has sin caused destruction in your life?

• To look more into the Biblical understanding of  sin, watch this video.

Talk it out

• Do you agree it is impossible to keep God’s law perfectly? Then how can we possibly have a righteous life?

• How do you see universal sin playing out in the world around you right now?

Live it out

• Listen to “Son of Suffering” this week. Celebrate all the ways Christ’s amazing sacrifice gives you hope in the midst of sin.

• Who in your life is breaking down in sin? How can you acknowledge their “bad news first” but also share the good news of Jesus with them?

Romans 2:17-29

Think it out

• Need a refresh of the big picture of Romans? Watch this video.

• Why was being entrusted with the “oracles of God” so special? Check out this article.

Talk it out

• Why does it matter that God is both faithful to his covenants and righteous in his judgments?

• Can God be trusted? How does your answer to this question impact your own faithfulness?

Live it out

• Listen to “Promises” repeatedly this week. List all the ways God has been faithful to you.

• Who in your life needs encouragement? Make time this week to share how God’s faithfulness empowers you to live with hope.