Gospel Righteousness: Enemies

Read Matthew 5:38-48 ESV

1.Icebreaker - What’s the most difficult thing you’ve ever attempted? How did it feel? How did it turn out?

2.What are your thoughts as you read and meditate on this passage? Does “it doesn’t sound fair or right!” flood your mind? Does it raise your blood pressure?

3.Consider verses 39-42. Which most resonates with you?

4.To what degree is your journey of faith marked by rule keeping? Are you exhausted? How have the doctrines of grace impacted your life?

5.How is it freeing to know it’s Christ’s righteousness and not your own that enables you to have peace with God?