Read Romans 8.

According to verse 6, what do we no longer follow? What should we follow?

List everything that you can learn about the Holy Spirit from this chapter.

Read Romans 7 where Paul addresses the Law.

How does Paul describe the Purpose of the Law?

I love verses 15 and 21 of this passage. How many times has this described you?

Reread what the answer to this problem is in verse 25 and give thanks to God, too!

Paul continues to talk about Christianity as being a better way of life in Romans chapter 6. As you read this passage, look for specific reasons why following Jesus is better.

How does Paul describe baptism in the first few verses?

How does Paul feel about sinning? How should we feel?

Last Sunday we talked about compassion, and this week we’ve been reading a lot about grace. Read the story of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.

Why would a Samaritan, a people hated by the Jews, have compassion on a Jewish man? What is the lesson for us?

Read Romans 5 as Paul continues to describe salvation through Jesus Christ.

According to verse 9, how are we made right with God?

How is our relationship with God described in verse 11?

Read verses 20 & 21 again. Isn’t that good news for us? Shouldn’t we help make it good news for others?!

Read Romans 4.

How as Abraham made right with God? How can we be made right with God? What are some of the ‘worldly ideas’ on how people can be made right with God?

Read Romans 3 as Paul begins to address some of the core arguments in Christianity.

Can we be right with God by our good works?

Can we be right with God based on who we are?

What makes us right with God?

Read Romans 2 where Paul jumps right into preaching to the church.

This passage was not written to cause indifference – you’re either going to get excited and shout ‘Amen!’, feel guilty, or get mad.

How did this passage make you feel?

Today we move into a new book, the book of Romans. This letter was believed to be written by the apostle Paul to the church in Rome sometime around 56 AD. Read chapter 1 of Romans.

The first twelve verses of this chapter are almost poetic as Paul ties together Old Testament history with his current day “Jesus events,” his relationship with God through Jesus, and his beautiful relationship with the church – both getting and giving!

Stop for a moment and think about what you get from your `brothers and sisters in Christ, and then think about what you give. (Love, encouragement, joy, etc.)

After describing these beautiful relationships, he goes on to describe the “other way” of living – ignoring God. How did Paul describe these lifestyles?

They say that history repeats itself. Can you see the lifestyle of these Roman times being reborn today? Both the good and bad examples?

In verses 13-15, how does meeting other people affect Paul? Have you ever felt that way?

Read Mark 6:30-56 to prepare for tomorrow’s service.

What picture of Jesus did you get from this passage? How would you describe Him?