The Right Mindset (Romans 8:3-8)

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The Right Mindset (Romans 8:3-8)

July 14, 2024 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Romans 8:3–8

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Victorious / The Right Mindset

July 14, 2024

Romans 8:3-8

Study Questions

1. Read Romans 8:3-4. What power does the Law of God have, and at the same time, what is it weak in?

2. What does it mean that Jesus was “in the likeness of sinful flesh” and why is this important? (See also Hebrews 2:17.) How did Jesus’ sacrifice “condemn sin in the flesh”? How were the requirements of the Law fulfilled?

3. Read Romans 8:4-8. What does it mean to set one’s mind on “the things of the flesh”? Give some examples. What does it mean to set one’s mind on “the things of the Spirit”? Give some examples.

4. What are the natural consequences or results of these two different mindsets? In other words, where do they lead?

5. Can a person profess to believe in God and yet be willfully intent on the flesh? What warning do you see here? (See also Titus 1:16.) What difference is there between having my “mind set on the flesh” (Romans 8:5-8) and “doing the very thing that I hate” (Romans 7:14-20)?

6. Identifying the thirst of your soul is key to finding joy and peace with God. What can you learn from the mistakes of the Israelites in Jeremiah 2:13?

7. What do the following passages teach you about willfully pursuing the Spirit and not allowing your flesh to rule in your life? (See Galatians 5:16-25; Philippians 3:15; Colossians 3:2.)

More Than Conquerors: Part 2 (Romans 8:33-39)

August 25, 2024 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Romans 8:33–39

More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:31-39)

August 18, 2024 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Romans 8:31–39

Victorious / More Than Conquerors August 18,2024 Romans 8:31-32 Study Questions 1. Describe a time in your life when God protected you from a dangerous situation. 2. Read Romans 8:31-32. What does these verses promise? What are they not promising? 3. What did God do for those whom He has called to Himself? How far did He go to express His loving deliverance for you? 4. Read Psalm 91:1-4. Identify the different names of God. What do they mean (study within the context of the verses)? Describe the different illustrations that are given about how God protects His children. Give examples of people in the Bible whom the Lord provided deliverance for and protected. 5. How have you seen the Lord’s care for you in each of these descriptions in Psalm 91? 6. Which of these promises encourages you the most? 7. In summary, do you find comfort in Romans 8:31-32? Why or why not?

Called for a Purpose (Romans 8:28-30)

August 11, 2024 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Romans 8:28–30

Victorious / “Called for a Purpose” August 11, 2024 Study Questions Romans 8:28-30 1. What do we learn about the character of God in verses 28-29? What does it mean that God ‘causes all things to work together’? 2. What does ‘good’ mean? What passages of Scripture can you recall that describe the goodness of God? 3. Give an example of God’s goodness in your life and how that was different than what you thought was ‘good’. What are the problems that come with a prosperity gospel mindset? 4. What does it mean to be ‘called’ (v.29-30)? Describe the difference between the general calling of God and the effectual calling of God. Compare Romans 8:28-30 with the following passages: A. The general calling of the Gospel: Matthew 11:28; John 7:37; John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9 B. The effectual calling of the Gospel: Jeremiah 1:5; John 6:46; 15:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 1 Peter 2:21; 2 Timothy 1:9 5. Do you find it difficult to reconcile God’s calling with a person’s free choice? 6. According to verse 29, what is the ultimate purpose God has for those whom He has called? Describe what that looks like in your life. 7. What are you going through now that doesn’t feel so good? How can you trust the Lord to work out His good? How does this passage better help prepare you to face the hurdles that lie before you?