What’s the favorite part of your daily routine? Why? If you could eliminate one part of your daily routine, what would it be and why?
I. Without Jesus your religion is earthbound. (Vv 1-5)
Why is a clean conscience important? How does the condition of your conscience affect the way you serve God?
II. Without Jesus your religion is superficial. (Vv 6-10)
Are you ever tempted to try and make yourself right with God based on something you’ve done? Why do you think we have that tendency?
III. With Jesus you have redemption and purity. (Vv 11-14)
How what does “good things” (V 11) refer? How have you experience “good things” from Jesus in your life?
How did Christ eliminate the need for the ritual of sacrifice? Why is this significant to believers?
Big Idea: Religion without Jesus is pointless.
What religious attitudes or rituals do you depend on to “keep you right with God”? How do spiritual disciplines differ from legalistic rituals?
Is there any area of your life in which you need a clear conscience? How might telling someone else about that help you to see that Jesus has cleaned your conscience and given you power over sinful habits?
