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Part 1 : Reflection Questions

1. A rightstanding before God comes from  , is through faith in  ,  , and is available to   who believe (Romans 3:22).

2. In Romans 3:24, we learn that though we fall short of God’s glory, we can be made righteous (justified) by His  .

3. Check which of these statements are true, based on Romans 3:22-24. Jesus Christ makes right… only those who are good enough. those who quit sinning. anyone who puts their trust in him.

4. Abraham was declared righteous before God because he   God (Romans 4:1-3).

5. As difficult as it is for us to understand, Romans 4:5 teaches us that God justifies   people.

6. When God makes people right (not guilty) it has nothing to do with their works (Romans 4:6). True False

7. The phrase “it was credited to him as righteous” applies to Abraham but also to us who   Jesus (Romans 4:23-24).

8 Who has God provided for us as the focus of our faith (Romans 4:24b-25)?  

Part 2 : Discussion Questions

1. It is easy to think that God only accepts us when we are good. How does knowing that Jesus died in your place change any feelings that you are not acceptable to God?

2. How does the example of Abraham and David in Romans 4 help you deal with these feelings of not living up to God’s standards?

3. What did Abraham believe about God that assured him that the Lord would come through with His promise (Romans 4:21)?

4. How does Abraham’s story, as described in Romans 4:18-25, show that we are equally hopeless apart from Jesus?

5. From what you have read so far, what do you think it means to put your faith in Jesus Christ?

Digging Deeper

Read the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-24.

6. List three things that this father did for the son who returned.

7. What are some characteristics of our Heavenly Father that you learn from this story?

8. What did the older son miss out on by misunderstanding grace?

9. What are some blessings you and I miss out on when we fail to understand that we are saved by grace through faith?

Further Thoughts

Write down any questions you have regarding this lesson.

Prayer Corner

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