Around The Table: Now What of You?

November 2nd, 2026
by Pastor Kirk Flaa

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Part 1 takes about 10 minutes and works for any table: kids, couples, or just you.
Part 2 is a short reading and one question for each day this week.

Do what you can. Something is better than nothing.

THE BIG IDEA

God’s judgment is real, and nobody gets graded on a curve. But God is also rich in kindness, and His kindness is meant to lead us back to Him.

Part 1: Tonight at the Table

Read Together

Romans 2:1–4 (read it out loud; let a kid or a guest read if they’d like).

Talk

Why do you think it’s so much easier to spot someone else’s mistakes than our own?
Pastor Kirk said God doesn’t grade on a curve. What did he mean? Is that good news or bad news?
Romans 2:4 says God’s kindness leads us to repentance (turning back to Him). When has someone’s kindness changed you more than a lecture would have?

Pick Your Table

With kids: Has anyone ever been kind to you right after you messed up? How did it feel? God is kind to us like that, and even kinder.
As a couple: Where are we quick to judge each other? What would it look like to show each other the patience God shows us?
On your own: Who have you been quietly judging lately? What might God’s kindness be inviting you to do about it?

Pray

Thank God for His kindness, tolerance, and patience. Ask Him to help each person at the table turn toward Him this week.

Memory Verse

“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?” (Romans 2:4)

For kids: “The kindness of God leads you to repentance.” (Romans 2:4)

Part 2: Through the Week

One short reading and one question a day. Read at breakfast or dinner, then ask the question.

• Monday: Romans 2:1–5. When is it easy to notice someone else’s mistakes? Why is it harder to notice our own?

• Tuesday: Luke 18:9–14. Two men prayed. Which one went home right with God, and why?

• Wednesday: Romans 2:6–11. What does it mean that God doesn’t have favorites?

• Thursday: Psalm 139:1–12. Is it scary or comforting that God knows everything about you? Why?

• Friday: Luke 15:11–24. How did the father treat his son when he came home? What does that tell us about God?

• Saturday: Circle back. Say Romans 2:4 together. Where did you see God’s kindness this week?

Know · Grow · Go This Week

KNOW: Do the readings above and say the memory verse at a meal each day. Bonus: read Romans 2:17–29 before November 15, when we pick back up in Romans.

GROW: Next Sunday is Youth Sunday. Pray for our Rooted students and Ignacio as they lead worship, and after the service, tell one student something they did well.

GO: Think of someone you’ve been quick to judge. This week, show them the kind of kindness God has shown you.

Going Deeper (optional)

Romans 2:6–7 and 2:13 can sound like we’re saved by what we do. Read Romans 3:20–24. How does Paul answer that? (Hint: Romans 2 shows us the standard; Romans 3 shows us the Savior.)

Romans 2:4 talks about thinking lightly of God’s kindness, and 2:5 talks about “storing up wrath.” What does it look like, day to day, to treasure God’s kindness instead?

For Your Own Journey

If you’re quick to judge: Matthew 7:1–5; Galatians 6:1–2

If you’re hiding something: Psalm 32:1–5; Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:8–9

If you think there’s always time later: James 4:13–15; Luke 12:16–21; 2 Corinthians 6:1–2

If you wonder whether God could be kind to you: Psalm 103:8–14; Luke 15:11–24; Romans 5:6–8

If you want to understand Law and Gospel better: Romans 3:19–26; Galatians 3:23–26

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