Life Group Questions

Sermon: When the Mask Comes Off
Text: Luke 20:19-47
Main Idea: Jesus sees through religious appearance and calls us to real surrender.

Opening Question

What is one way people today try to look more put together than they really are?

Read Luke 20:19-26
The Political Trap

1. What were the religious leaders trying to do to Jesus in this passage?

2. Why was the question about paying taxes to Caesar such a trap?

3. Jesus says to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. What belongs to God?

4. Where do Christians today feel pressure to compromise their convictions?

5. What is one area where you need to be faithful to God even if it costs approval from people?

Read Luke 20:27-40
The Resurrection Trap

1. What did the Sadducees believe about the resurrection?

2. How does their question show they were mocking something they did not understand?

3. What does Jesus teach about the resurrection and eternity?

4. How would your priorities change if eternity shaped your daily decisions more than comfort, money, fear, or approval?

5. What is one worry, habit, or pursuit in your life that needs to be corrected by the reality of eternity?

Read Luke 20:41-44
The Messiah Question

1. What is Jesus showing them by saying the Christ is both David’s Son and David’s Lord?

2. Why is it dangerous to reduce Jesus to someone who only helps our plans or supports our preferences?

3. What false version of Jesus are people tempted to follow today?

4. Where do you need to let Jesus define Himself through Scripture instead of trying to make Him fit your expectations?

5. What is one area of your life where you need to submit to Jesus as Lord?

Read Luke 20:45-47
The Religious Mask

1. What did the scribes love about religion?

2. What did their public spirituality hide?

3. Why does Jesus take hypocrisy so seriously?

4. How can we tell the difference between genuine faith and religious performance?

5. Who are the overlooked, hurting, lonely, elderly, widowed, or struggling people God may be calling you to notice and love?

Personal Application

1. What mask are you most tempted to wear: the “I’m fine” mask, the spiritual mask, the success mask, the approval mask, or the control mask?

2. What would change this week if you stopped performing and started surrendering?

3. How can your faith become more visible through humility, integrity, compassion, and love?

4. What is one practical step you will take this week in response to this passage?

Prayer Focus

Pray that God would help each person take off the mask, stay faithful under pressure, live with eternity in view, submit to the real Jesus, and love people in a way that shows genuine faith.