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What was the Apostle's admonition in .1 (see 6:16-22) 2. On what basis? How are they being regarded the mercies of God? 3. What then should the believer's motive be for the sacrifice? 4. Characterize the sacrifice. List concrete expressions in your life. (Christ's example 3:25) 5. Delineate ceremonial/spiritual worship. Hosea 6:6... 6. Contrast what you do and who you are for Christ. How should this truth affect your worship? 7. According to .2, how is this achieved? 8. Compare the definitions of conform and transform. Look at originals 9. Contrast with 2:20, 28 - 29. Note 7:25 10. Discuss then how changes are brought about in the Christian's life. 11. What then is the importance/value of a (deepening) personal relationship with Christ? 12. Explain "renewing of the mind". What does this involve? Discuss how faith and obedience affect our perspective of: 13. Outline the lessons that stood out to you. How do they affect your understanding of what God has done? What you need to do? 14. Explain the phrase "test and approve" 15. How is the will of God described? 16. Discuss the relationship between obedience, transformation. and the will of God. Main Lesson: Memory Verse: Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. |