Introduction: This is our third meeting for the Winter Semester of the Men’s “Called” Growth Group. Anyone is welcome to join, and you do not have to have attended a previous meeting to join this week. We will meet at 7:00 pm and will continue meeting EVERY Wednesday night, through the end of February (Feb. 28 th , 2024).
Called Men’s Group is conducting a Bible study of the Book of Romans, which was a letter written by the apostle Paul. Paul’s letter to the Roman churches focuses on the doctrine of salvation, which is given to believers through Jesus Christ. Paul’s purpose in writing the letter was to share spiritual strength and provide encouragement to the believers in Rome. Now Paul’s letter shares spiritual strength and gives encouragement to us all.
1 You aren’t a Christian because you did something special to deserve God’s love. You didn’t earn the right to have your sins forgiven. God gave you a gift, and you accepted it. That’s why you’re a Christian.
If you want to keep your relationship with God real, you’ll need to remember that. It’s good to be humble and remember that you did nothing to earn your standing before God. Only then can you fully appreciate just how incredible God is and how awesome it is that you can walk with him in this like and for all of eternity.
( 1 Commentary copied from the Revolution Bible; Zondervan Bible Publishers, NIV, page 1384.)
Scripture: Read - Romans Chapters 5:1 – 6:23
Observation: Identify/Discuss Among the Group
What was the context? What was going on at the time this was written?
What and where is this happening?
What makes what was happening meaningful?
Is there anything special about the location (or locations)?
Who is involved?
How do they respond to God?
What character traits do you notice about them?
What is the significance of their involvement?
What do you think is the key message?
Did anything stand out, or something that surprised you? What was it?
Were there any repetitive words or themes that stood out to you? What were they?
Application & Questions: Identify/Discuss Among the Group
How should we apply the message to our lives?
Was there anything in the scripture that indicates how we should change our current behavior or actions?
What does the scripture show/indicate to you about people (both believers and non-believers)?
Was there anything in the chapters that left you with more questions?
If yes, research your questions/discuss with the group.
Was there anything in the passage that jumped out to you?
What do you think the overall message was?
Biggest takeaway?
Prayer: Meditate and pray for the Lord to show you how to use and apply the scriptures to your life.
Read: Romans Chapters 7:1 – 8:39. Is there anything that stands out when reading this passage? Be ready to discuss it at the next meeting.
References/Acknowledgements:
1. Revolution Bible, The Bible for Teen Guys; Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, copyright 2011, New
International Version (NIV). https://www.zondervan.com
https://www.zondervan.com/9780310437796/niv-revolution-the-bible-for-teen-guys-hardcover/