Lesson 10 - Living Sacrifices - In the Word with Michele Telfer

In the Word with Michele Telfer

Lesson 10 - Living Sacrifices

Romans 11:13–36, Romans 12:1–8

Romans 11:13-12:8 Paul is asking for here is an intentional change in the way that we live! God does not want us to “conform any longer to the pattern of this world”. In other words, we are no longer to match our lives to the fashion of the world around us – we cannot live as we once did. We cannot live as chameleons either — going back and forth between the two worlds, trying to blend in in each one. Rather, Paul calls us to a different life which is the natural outworking of a renewed mind.

Lesson 1 - Not Ashamed of the Gospel

Romans 1:1–17

Romans 1:1-17 Paul was speaking at a very evil time in history it was not easy for Christians and yet he revealed in Romans 1 that he was “not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” God’s offer of salvation that comes by faith in Christ’s sacrifice has the power to truly transform our lives!

Lesson 2 - How the Universe Works

Romans 1:18–32

Romans 1:18-32 Creation reveals there is an order to the universe, a set of “rules” by which things operate that we ignore at our own loss or peril. For example, disregard the law of gravity and see how quickly you fall. There is a moral order built into the universe as well, which God made known through His dealings with Israel and through His messengers, the prophets. Living according to God’s moral order results in peace and blessing; but ignoring it will ultimately lead to shame, degradation and spiritual ruin.

Lesson 3 - True Faith is Proved by How We Live!

Romans 3:1–8, Romans 2

Romans 2:1-3:8 Paul’s hope was that coming face to face with their great need and their sinfulness, would push the Jews toward Christ and repentance as their only hope for salvation. It was his greatest desire for them…and also mine for you today!