Study of Romans - Romans 12_3-8

Homiletics                                             Study of Romans

Lesson     22                                         Passage: Romans 12:3-8

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Think of yourself in sober judgment in God’s faith (Romans 12:3) a. Paul’s gracious challenge (3a) b. Don’ think more highly than you ought – be realistic (3b) c. Have sober judgment in faith distributed by God – be humble (3c)

In Christ we are members of one body  (Romans 12:4-5) a. Members of one body. (4a) b. Not all have same function (4b) c. As member of the same body we belong to each other (5)

Different gifts are given according to our faith (Romans 12:6-8) a. Different gifts – Graciously given  (6) b. Gift are to be used (7-8)   1. Prophesy – by faith   2. Serve - Serve   3. Teach - Teach   4. Encourage - Encourage   5. Giving – Give generously   6. Lead – Do diligently   7. Show mercy – Cheerfully

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Think of yourself in sober judgment in God’s faith	Romans 12:3
In Christ we are members of one body	Romans 12:4-5
Different gifts are given according to our faith	Romans 12:6-8

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Think about and use your gift as members of One Body

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that have been given spiritual gifts to be used to minister to others as the body of Christ.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How do you think about yourself and your spiritual gifts?  In what ways do you soberly evaluate your gifts?
2.	Where a have you seen your gifts complimented by or supported through the encouragement of another?  How can you encourage others in serving Christ?
3.	God calls us to exercise our gifts; what action do you need to take to be more effective in using your gifts?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	We are called to sober and realistic judgment of our gifting.
2.	We are unique members of One body.
3.	Our Gifts are to be used for Christ
4.

Characteristic of God

God distributes gifts according to our faith.

Theme

Careful consideration of who we are as members of the body of Christ.