TEXT - Romans 12:1-2
This passage calls us to be “all in” for God. Paul encourages believers to be living sacrifices and to fight against fitting into the mold of the world. As believers we are accepted by God through mercy and are set free to live as living sacrifices and in a countercultural way. Thank the Lord!
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
HEAD: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
What does Paul base his appeal on? Define what that means using scripture and your own understanding.
What is a living sacrifice? What does this practically mean?
What is Paul’s antidote to being conformed to the world?
HEART: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
How does Paul’s appeal and our commitment being based on God’s mercy affect our understanding of our call? How does this stir our affections for God?
Consider Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross. How does his sacrifice enable us to accept and enact Paul’s appeal?
HANDS: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
How can you present your body as a living sacrifice to God in your home, at your workplace, in your neighborhood and in the church? What is something that you can do this week?
In what areas of your life do you find yourself being conformed to this world instead of to the will of God? What steps can you take to become transformed by the renewing of your mind and to grow in discernment of the will of God?