Introduction: Our WINTER SEMESTER of CALLED Men’s Growth Groups kicks off tonight, January 10 th . We will meet at 7:00 pm and will continue meeting EVERY Wednesday night through the end of February (February 28 th – 8-weeks total).
Called Men’s Group will be conducting a Bible study of the Book of Romans, which was a letter written by the apostle Paul, at the end of his third missionary journey. Paul’s letter to the Roman house churches focuses on the doctrine of salvation given to believers through Jesus Christ. Paul’s purpose in writing the letter was to share spiritual strength to the believers in Rome, and now Paul’s letter shares spiritual strength to us all.
We will use the SOAP method of Bible study, which is a systematic way to study the Bible. It helps us to look deeper into the Scripture and find more than if were just simply reading the scripture. The word “SOAP” is an acronym for: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer (and I’ve added Questions).
Scripture, Read: Romans 1:1- 2:29
Observation/ Discussion | (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 is happening meaningful?
Is there anything special about the location?
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 and Questions | (Identify/Discuss Among the Group)
How should we apply the message to our lives?
How should we change our current behavior or actions based on the passage?
What does the scripture show/indicate to you about people?
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 main message was of the chapters?
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 3:1 – 4:25
Is there anything that stands out when reading this passage? Be ready to discuss at the next men’s group.