Share a time you had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day and how you got through it?
What is one of the most sacrificial things you've done in your lifetime?

Jesus responds to the pharisees' question by saying we should love God with All our heart, All our soul and All our mind which means we're to surrender everything to him. How good are you at surrendering All the pieces of your life to God?

Sometime hypocrisy is easy to see or call out in others, but we don't always see it in ourselves? Why do you think that is? Have you evert caught yourself being hypocritical?

Nathan talked about feeling like he had to be different person in different settings simply to fit in. Why do you think people feel pressured to live a “double life”? How can we encourage authenticity in our communities?

Jesus has zero tolerance for hypocrisy but also has unlimited grace for sinners who recognize their need for a savior. How do you balance accountability for your actions while also embracing God’s grace?

God wants our whole heart, not just an outward appearance of righteousness. What are some practical ways we can focus on inward transformation rather than just looking good outwardly?

Ask God each day this week to make you aware of the hypocrisy in your own life.

Take a next step - is there a conversation you need to have or a class you need to take to remove a barrier in your spiritual journey?

Come back next week as we continue to look at the final week of Jesus' life on earth.

Jesus -
You see all of me, the good and the ugly, and yet you still love me more than I can fathom. So many times we're no better than the pharisees, following you in a way that is good for us, but is quite possibly a hinderance for others. Help us to be aware of the hypocrisy in our own life, surrender it to you and embrace the grace you have for us as your children. Thank you for loving us all the way to the cross when we don't deserve it.