Jewish by the Spirit

Sermon Outline:

1. Relying on the law (vv. 17-24)
   • Preaching the law (vv. 17-20)
   • Practicing the law (vv. 21-24)
2. Relying on circumcision (vv. 25-29)
   • Sign of our sin (vv. 25-27)
   • Sign of God’s Spirit (vv. 28-29)

Questions for Reflection:

1. Tell a story you’ve experienced of someone bragging or boasting in the church?
2. What are some ways you’ve boasted in yourself to others?
3. How do Paul’s teachings here about circumcision apply to baptism? In what ways do they not?
4. What can we do as a church to discourage spiritual pride?