"More Than Skin Deep" - Traditional Worship

1. What does it mean to you to have a faith that is "inward" rather than "outward"?

a. Romans 2: 28-29 & Matthew 23: 25–28

b. How do we sometimes focus more on appearances than transformation?

2. How can we practice grace rather than judgment in our daily relationships?

a. Romans 2: 1–4 & James 2: 12–13

b. How do God's kindness and patience challenge our urge to critique others?

3. What does spiritual legacy look like in your family or life story?

a. 2 Timothy 1: 5; Proverbs 22: 6

b. Think about a parent, grandparent, or mentor whose inner faith left an

impact.

4. In what ways have you seen hypocrisy damage trust in Christian community?

a. Romans 2: 21–24; Titus 1: 15–16

b. How can we live more consistently with what we say we believe?

5. How do you experience the Spirit “circumcising your heart”?

a. Romans 2: 29; Ezekiel 36: 26–27

b. Where is God inviting you to deeper heart transformation?

6. How does the idea that God shows no favoritism shape your view of justice and

grace?

a. Romans 2: 11; Acts 10: 34–35

b. What does this mean for how we treat others—especially those different

from us?

7. How can spiritual practices (like prayer, worship, or Scripture reading) help shape

your heart, not just your habits?

a. Psalm 51: 10; Philippians 2: 12–13

b. Which practices help your faith feel more “real” and less “routine”?

8. What kind of legacy are you building through your daily choices?

a. Galatians 5: 22–23; Deuteronomy 6: 5–7

b. If someone followed your example, what would their faith look like?

9. How do we model authentic faith for the next generation—whether or not we’re

parents?

a. Matthew 5: 14–16; 1 Corinthians 11: 1

b. How can the church be a spiritual family that nurtures faith in others?

10. What’s one step you can take this week to live more authentically and inwardly with

Christ?

a. Micah 6: 8; Colossians 3: 12–17

b. Who will notice a difference if you do?

Prayer for the Week:

Gracious God, shape our hearts to reflect Your love. Teach us to live with integrity, to

love without judgment, and to leave behind a legacy of faith that begins within. Help us

to honor those who have poured into us, and to be vessels of Your Spirit in all we do. In

Jesus’ name, Amen.