diff --git a/content/posts/2024/autumn/week-6.md b/content/posts/2024/autumn/week-6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..66be89f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/posts/2024/autumn/week-6.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +title: "Romans: The Struggle is Real" +date: 2024-11-17 +draft: false +--- + +## Ice Breaker +What’s a product or gadget you once thought would make life easier but ended up being more +trouble than it was worth? + +## Big Idea +The struggle with sin is undeniable, but you are not without hope. + +## Read: +[Romans 7:13-25](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ROM.7.ESV) + +## Discussion Questions +1. Why does Paul emphasize that sin, not the law, is the source of death (v. 13)? +2. What does Paul mean by, “I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate” (v. 15)? +3. Why does Paul say, “Nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh” (v. 18)? +4. What does Paul mean by “Who will deliver me from this body of death?” (v. 24), and how +does his answer (v. 25) bring hope? +5. How does this passage prepare us for the hope and freedom described in Romans 8? + +## Next Steps +Reflect on a specific struggle with sin and surrender it to God in prayer, trusting in His strength. +Memorize Romans 7:25 to remind yourself of the victory found in Christ, and encourage someone +this week by sharing how God is working in your life. + +## Prayer Focus +Many are traveling to spend time with family over Thanksgiving weekend. Pray for safe travels and +opportunities for CrossPointe members to share the gospel with family. \ No newline at end of file