Romans 2:17-29
Romans(18) (Part of the Romans(14) series)
by Glen Osborn(206) on August 31, 2025 (Worship Service(225))
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Small Group Questions August 31, 2025
A True Jew Romans 2:17-29
What would you say qualifies a person to say that they are a Jew?
What does Paul say about his Jewishness in Acts 22:3-5 and Philippians 3:5-11.
Read Romans 2:17-24. What are the things that Paul points out that the Jews are counting on to show that they have a special position with God?
What does Paul say is missing in this confidence? Why? What impact do they have on those who are not Jews? Why?
Read verses 25-27. Now read Genesis 17:7-14. What was the purpose of circumcision? How does this relate to what Paul is saying? How does a person obey God’s law?
Thinking they are the people of God by birth and being circumcised can be like church membership and baptism today. Why are these things important? How can there be a danger in trusting in them?
Read verses 28-29. Who is a true Jew? What really matters? Read Ezekial 36:26-27. Where does a changed heart come from? How can that take place?
How does one get one’s heart right with God? Read Deuteronomy 10:14-16. How does circumcision relate to a changed heart? Read Philippians 3:2-3. What insight does this give?
Pray for changed hearts for those who need Christ.