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.

Romans 2:17-29

Think it out

• For context, immerse yourself in the text by taking 5 minutes to listen to Romans 2 (if you aren’t yet set up for your FREE account on RightNow Media, test npberean to 49775)

• When we do not fully practice what we preach, is this hypocrisy or disobedience or both?

Talk it out

• What outward signs are a clear indication of inward transformation? Why?

• In areas of our lives that we want the Spirit to change, what do we do if nothing seems to be changing?

Live it out

• Identify a way your outer behavior does not match your inner convictions. Honestly share this with someone who can help you seek alignment.

• Pray the chorus of “From the Inside Out.” Make it your continual heart cry this week.