Romans 16:1-23

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• Watch this video explaining how New Testament letters (like Romans) were written and why it matters.

• For additional thoughts and cross references on identifying false teachers, consider this article.

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• Today’s passage is an incredible example of how loving relationships and unity should fill the church. What is one practical way you will love another Christian or pursue unity this week?

• Rewrite verses 19-21 as a prayer. Then use it to specifically pray for others in our church this week.

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• What divisions or obstacles are showing up in the Church today? How can this passage help identify and protect our body from this danger?

• This passage is a testament to the love, diversity, and unity present in the early church. What can we do today, to foster these same characteristics in our church and community?

• Explore Romans 16:25-27 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Romans 15:14-33

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• As we near the end of Romans, this video pulls together all we’ve learned so far:.

• Read this article to see ways Christian ministry is unique.

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• In this letter Paul asks “to be helped on my journey”. How might God be urging you to fulfill Christ’s ministry? Share that prompting with a friend.

• Paul admonishes readers to strive in prayer. Look for opportunities this week to pray for and with people in your ministry. Then actually do it!

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• What unique ministry do you think God has given you? What can you do to pursue this?

• How does the way we pray line up with Paul’s example of prayer? (v 30-33) How can we grow in striving in prayer together?

• Explore Romans 16:1-24 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Romans 15:1-13

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• Read this article to learn what it means to “abound in hope”.

• Rewrite Romans 15:13 as a prayer and read it every day to increase your joy, peace, and hope.

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• This passage challenges us to please others above yourselves and to live in harmony. Specifically, how will you do this for another person this week?

• The scriptures encourage and give us hope (v.4). How can you use the Word to encourage someone today?

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• How do we distinguish between pleasing others to gain approval vs pleasing others to serve and honor Christ? Why does it matter?

• What can cause disunity among our Body? How can we strive together for unity instead?

• Explore Romans 15:14-33 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Romans 14:13-23

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• To better understand what “stumbling block” means in the Bible, check out this article.

• Set Romans 14:17 as your phone background (or copy on a card) to remind you what matters most this week.

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• Today’s passage encourages us to not damage others by what we do. Who has been damaged by your actions? How will you seek forgiveness?

• Is there someone you need to make peace with? Or someone who needs building up? Commit to favorably impact another person this week.

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• Why is it so easy to be unconcerned about our impact on others? What factors contribute to this?

• Is there something you’ve knowingly been doing against your conscience? Honestly share then allow those around you to pray over you.

• Explore Romans 15:1-13 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.