What Would Jesus Undo - Week 3 Discussion Questions

What Would Jesus Undo? — Hypocrisy

Scripture References

• Proverbs 28:13

Overview

Jesus would undo hypocrisy—the gap between the image we project and the life we actually live. In this life-group video, we’re invited to name our masks, admit current inconsistencies, and experience freedom through honest confession and the grace of Christ. We don’t close the gap with perfection; we close it with Jesus, within a safe, Spirit-filled community.

Context

The talk opens by thanking new and veteran life-group leaders and by acknowledging that the topic of hypocrisy may be the most difficult subject in the series “What Would Jesus Undo?”

Main Points

What Hypocrisy Is—and Is Not

• NOT: the disparity between what we do and what we wish we did (that’s simply sin and human weakness).
• IS: the gap between what we show and who we are; between words and lifestyle; between public persona and private character.
• Greek word hypokrisis: like the stage masks actors wore—pretending, role-playing.

Question 1 — Childhood Masks

• Illustration (personal): The speaker admits to wearing “a mask for every group”—spiritual around church people, different around sports friends, acting wealthier around teachers and family acquaintances.
• Group prompt: Describe the masks you wore growing up—ways you tried to appear as something you were not.

Jesus’ Specific Warnings

• Don’t give to be seen.
• Don’t fast to impress.
• Don’t pray to be heard.
• Don’t criticize others for sins you also commit.
• Don’t exploit the poor.
  These reveal how easily religious activity can become staged performance.

Question 2 — Current Inconsistencies

• Speaker examples: preaching grace yet picking people apart; claiming not to care what others think yet obsessing over opinions; professing detachment from material things yet feeling secure only when accounts are full.
• Social-media façade: posting filtered prosperity while drowning in debt or conflict.
• Prompt: Identify an area where you still show a side that “isn’t completely honest.”

Honesty Leads to Breakthrough

• Story: In a short-term group, a couple confessed a gut-wrenching betrayal in week two; the group’s prayer and support helped them heal, and today they minister to others.
• Proverbs 28:13 quoted: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
• You are “only as strong as you are honest.” Authentic confession opens the way for mercy.

Question 3 — How Can We Pray for You?

• Challenge to ask for prayer beyond generic requests—perhaps for secret sickness, doubts, addictions, or relational wounds.
• Reminder: Jesus has zero tolerance for hypocrisy but unlimited grace for repentant sinners.
• The life group is a safe place to embrace His goodness and close the gap with Christ.

Key Truths

• Hypocrisy is the distance between appearance and reality, not merely personal failure.
• Masks may impress others, but they block the healing God wants to give.
• Concealed sin stunts spiritual growth; confessed sin finds mercy (Proverbs 28:13).
• Strength in Christ is directly tied to honesty before God and trusted believers.
• Jesus rejects staged righteousness yet pours unlimited grace on those who admit their need.

Response

• Remove your masks; speak truthfully about your struggles.
• Confess inconsistencies to God and trusted believers.
• Ask specifically for prayer where you most need breakthrough.
• Accept Christ’s grace to close the gap between words and life.
• Support others in the group with non-judgmental, faith-filled prayer.

Closing

The session ends with an invitation: do not hide behind a religious façade. This group is not an accident but a safe, Spirit-filled community where honesty meets mercy.

“You’re only as strong as you are honest.”

Jesus has zero tolerance for hypocrisy—and unlimited grace for anyone who will step into the light.