SG Questions - February 2

Lean In:
Have you ever been involved in theater or acting? If so, share about your experience.
If you could, to whom would award a “best actor of all time,” and for what role?
Look Out: 
Have you heard anyone say that “church” is full of hypocrites? 
Why do you think that is a common criticism of churches?
Look Down: READ Matthew 15:1-20
What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message?
Look In: 
How to Answer the Accusations of Hypocrisy:
1. Every PERSON is in PROCESS

• Why is it dangerous to make a statement of “ALL Christians”?
  
• 1 PETER 2:1-3 - What stands out in these verses?
  
• When you look at your faith journey, where are you in the process? 
  
• How long have you been following Christ?
  
• Have there been setbacks?
  
• How are you different now than when you started following Jesus?
  

2. Be CAREFUL with COMPARING

• Why is comparison to others a dangerous measure for “successful faith”?
  
• Have you ever felt discouraged or defeated in your own walk with God because you were comparing your relationship with God to someone else’s? Explain.
  
• READ 1 CORINTHIANS 6:9-10 - What stands out in these verses? 
  
• How has your relationship with Christ impacted your behaviors/relationships or convictions? 
  
• How have you grown?
  

3. Churches INVITE the IMPERFECT

• How can striving for perfection negatively impact our lives?
  
• READ Matthew 9:9-13 - What stands out in these verses?
  
• What is the Biblical response to failure, especially when failure impacts others? 
  

Look Ahead:
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