Study of Romans - Romans 12_3-8

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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.

Study of Romans - Romans 12:1-2

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Lesson     21                                         Passage: Romans 12:1-2

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Therefore: Offer bodies as sacrifice to God (Romans 12:1) a. God’s mercy compels us to be a living sacrifice (1a) b. God’s mercy compels us to be holy and pleasing to Him. (1b) c. God’s mercy compels us to give self in true and proper worship (1c)

Do: Transform minds and reject world’s pattern (Romans 2a) a. Reject the pattern of this world (2a-1) b. Transform by renewing minds? (2a-2)

Then: Test and approve what God’s will for us (Romans 12:2b a. Test and approve God’s will  (2b-1) b. God’s will is good, pleasing and perfect (2b-2)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Therefore: Offer bodies as sacrifice to God	Romans 12:1
Do: Transform minds and reject world’s pattern	Romans 12:2a
Then: Test and approve what God’s will for us	Romans 12:2b

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

God’s mercy compels us being truly transformed to His will.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that the we need to truly turn our life (do and think) to conform to God’s good and perfect will.

Specific Application Questions

1.	God’s mercy demands action in response – In what ways are you bringing holiness to your life? Be specific.
2.	How are you transforming your "life and will" to respond as Jesus would?
3.	In what ways are you testing God’s will in your life?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	God’s mercy requires true and proper worship.
2.	God’s mercy should turn us to new thinking
3.	God’s will is for us to be conformed to His good, pleasing and perfect will.
4.

Characteristic of God

Source our Sanctification

Theme

God’s mercy should cause transformation to live in His good and perfect will.

Study of Romans - Romans 11_33-36

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Lesson     20                                         Passage: Romans 11:33-36

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Praise for depth of riches in God’s wisdom and ways. (Romans 11:33) a. Depth of Riches in wisdom of and knowledge of God (33a) b. God’s judgments and ways are beyond our capabilities to understand  (33b)

Praise for God as source of righteous thinking. (Romans 11:34-35) a. Does anyone venture to know God’s thinking? (34) b. Does anyone venture to advise the Lord? (34) c. Does God owe anything to anyone? (35)

Reason for Praise: All comes from, through God (Romans 11:36) a. All things come from and through God (36a) b Our praise to Him for all things (36b) c. Worthy of glory forever (36c)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Praise for depth of riches in God’s wisdom and ways.	Romans 11:33
Praise for God as source of righteous thinking.	Romans 11:34-35
Reason for Praise: All comes from, through God	Romans 11:36

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

Praise God! He's our foundation of unsearchable wisdom and ways.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that God is worthy to be praised for His wisdom, knowledge and as the source for all things.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How have you searched out the riches of God’s wisdom and knowledge? How are you accepting His judgments for you and your life?
2.	In what ways are you learning the mind of God and applying them?
3.	How will you bring glory to God for what He has given you?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	Learning the depth of God’s wisdom - Praise
2.	God is Source of knowledge - Praise
3.	All things come from God – Glory to Him and Praise
4.

Characteristic of God

Only Wise God

Theme

God is source of wisdom and to be praised.