May 26 - The Best Belonging

Romans 7:1-6

Grow

• For additional perspective, watch this video on Romans 7 by J.D. Greear.

• Biblical references to marriage point to the Church as the bride of Christ. To better understand this concept, read this article.

Share

• Believers who die to the law are free to belong to Jesus and bear fruit for God (Rom. 7:4). Consider one (even small) way you can live this out this week by the way you treat others. Then commit to do it!

• Write out Romans 7:5-6 in your own words. How can you share this truth in words or actions this week?

Connect

• How does being “in Christ” free us from being married to: self; destructive thoughts/behaviors; being a “good person”; or running after things like control, comfort, or approval?

• Listen to Yet Not I but through Christ in Me several times. Write down all the ways Christ empowers us to defeat sin and bear fruit for God.