October 17, 2021

A Transformed Life in Practice, Part 2

Romans 12:9-21

9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

A TRANSFORMED LIFE IN PRACTICE, Part 2 — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 12:9-21
Sermon Series: Romans (74th Sermon)
October 17, 2021

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How does a list like Romans 12:9-21 help us to define worldliness?
2.   What does it mean to “bless” our persecutors? What are some implications for American Christians?
3.   How does blessing our persecutors put a big spotlight on our need for the Spirit?How have you seen God use this evangelistically?
4.   Discuss scenarios where v. 15 would apply. Why do we need to read this command in light of v. 9?
5.   How does rejoicing with those who rejoice highlight and root out envy?
6.   What is the connection between not associating with the lowly and being wise in our own sight?
7.   How does v. 16 confront the opinionated person?

References: Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28; 23:34; Acts 7:60; 1 Peter 3:8; 1 Corinthians 12:26; James 5:3; Philippians 2:2-4; James 3:17; Proverbs 18:2.