Arise and Abide

Reading from Romans 13:1-14 NLT ~Respect for Authority, Love Fulfills God’s Requirement~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at living above reproach. Reconciling respect for authority when there have been abuses of power.

Reading from Romans 12:1-21 NLT ~A Living Sacrifice to God~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at changing the way we think.

Reading from Romans 11:24-36 NLT ~God’s Mercy is for Everyone~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the wisdom of God, the wisdom of the world, and our how our own wisdom falls short. Salvation, Provision, Protection, Healing, and Peace are provided to us by God Almighty and not by a Donkey or an Elephant.

Reading from Romans 11:1-24 NLT ~God’s Mercy on Israel~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s use of Elijah as an example to God’s handling and interaction with Israel.

Reading from Romans 10:1-21~Salvation is for Everyone~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at how Christ accomplished all the work required to be made right with God. Right relationship is no longer about works, now it is about trust. You can trust God with the process of surrender and dying to self.

Reading from Romans 9:19-33~God’s Selection of Israel, Israel’s Unbelief~ Scripture reading followed by discussion Paul’s heart for Israel, the way the law has become a great rock in their path that they stumble over. God calls us to a life of surrender.

Reading from Romans 9:1-18~God’s Selection of Israel~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Esau, character, and heart issues.

Reading from Romans 8:18-39~The Future Glory, Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the tension between the now and not yet.

Reading from Romans 8:1-17~Life in the Spirit~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at there being no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Living surrendered, setting your mind on Christ. The darkness does not understand the light. Adopted into God’s family, we call Him Abba, Father.

Reading from Romans 7:1-25~No Longer Bound to the Law, God’s Law Reveals Our Sin, Struggling With Sin~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the paradox of not being able to do good no matter how hard you try. The underlying pride behind our efforts to do good works nullifies the good in the work. It is a free and amazing gift.