Message Notes
Look Back
Who did you share the good news of Jesus with this Easter?
Look Up
Read Romans 6:3-5
- What does it mean to be “joined with” or “baptized into” Christ Jesus? What is Paul emphasizing by using words like “with” and “into”?
- What promises of hope does Paul offer in these verses to those who are joined with Christ Jesus? What hope does being united with Christ give you?
Read Romans 6:6-7 and Ephesians 4:22-24
- What do these verses say about our sinful desires? How easy is it for you to give up aspects of your old self to take hold of a new self? What helps or hinders you?
- Why is being “crucified with Christ” required for people to become truly righteous and holy before God? Why is it important for people to accept this truth?
Read Romans 12:1-2
- What does it mean to offer your bodies as living sacrifices? Why does Paul refer to this as an act of “worship”? How does this compare with what people often consider as worship?
- What does Romans 12:2 say is the result of offering our bodies as living sacrifices? How have you experienced life change after making a personal sacrifice?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
What are you holding on to that needs to be surrendered to God as an act of worship?
Notes
Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship.
