Romans 12:1–2

Big Idea: The world wants to press you into its mold, but God wants to transform you from the inside out.

• Formation

Genesis 2:7

Psalm 139:15

• Conformation

Romans 12:2

• Transformation

2 Corinthians 3:16–18

Transformation happens by:

a. The Gospel

b. Renewing of your mind

Ezekiel 11:18–20

Spiritual Formation: “Spiritual formation focuses on the deepening of one's relationship with God.”

1. Sabbath

2. Prayer

3. Silence

4. Scripture

5. Fasting

Response:

• Begin by giving it all to Jesus.

• Examine yourself and the pressures molding you, asking God to renew and redeem.

• Share your transformation story with your oikos.

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's Passage: Colossians 2:6-10

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)