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Romans - Laurie Polich
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Studies on the Go: Romans
Copyright 2009 by Laurie Polich
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DEDICATION
To Jerome Drew Short—God’s redemptive gift in my life.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Jon Ireland, Jono Shaffer, Alan Anderson, Uriah Venegas: What an amazing privilege to do ministry with you.
Ryan Warner, Jonny Gaspardis, Teyler Sorenson: Thanks for loving the kids at Ocean Hills—you are the inspiration for this book.
Stacy Sharpe, Melissa Johnston, Vicki Stairs: What would I do without my three best friends?
Tyrone Polich and Judith Polich Coe: Thank you for modeling second chances in your lives and marriages—and for bringing me into this world. I love you!
CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright Page
Intro
1. Will You Take the Call? (Romans 1:1-17)
2. The Frog in the Kettle (Romans 1:18-32)
3. Knowing Right from Wrong (Romans 2:1-16)
4. Jewish Law and Christian Faith (Romans 2:17-29)
5. No One Is Good (Romans 3:1-31)
6. Righteousness by Faith (Romans 4:1-25)
7. His Life for Ours (Romans 5:1-11)
8. The First and Second Man (Romans 5:12-21)
9. New Body Parts (Romans 6:1-14)
10. A New Owner (Romans 6:15-23)
11. The Lifelong Struggle (Romans 7:1-25)
12. Children of God (Romans 8:1-17)
13. All Things Work Together (Romans 8:18-28)
14. More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:29-39)
15. The Unfairness of Grace (Romans 9:1-21)
16. You Gotta Have Faith (Romans 9:22-33)
17. The Way of Salvation (Romans 10:1-13)
18. Called to Proclaim (Romans 10:14-21)
19. Love’s Secret Strategy (Romans 11:1-24)
20. The Big Picture (Romans 11:25-36)
21. Living Sacrifices (Romans 12:1-8)
22. The Meaning of Love (Romans 12:9-21)
23. Respect for Authority (Romans 13:1-7)
24. Dressing the Part (Romans 13:8-14)
25. Freedom to Choose (Romans 14:1-12)
26. Support Where It Counts (Romans 14:13-23)
27. All for One and One for All (Romans 15:1-13)
28. God’s Purpose for Your Life (Romans 15:14-33)
29. Friends in Christ (Romans 16:1-16)
30. Final Words (Romans 16:17-27)
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INTRO
Studies on the Go: Romans
Are your teens ready to have their lives changed? That’s what the book of Romans tends to do. Martin Luther read the book of Romans and started the Reformation. Augustine read the book of Romans and became known as Saint Augustine.
Karl Barth read the book of Romans and influenced some of the world’s greatest Christians. What will the book of Romans do to you?
With Studies on the Go: Romans, you’ll be armed with all the questions you need to lead 30 studies through Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. Your students will begin to grasp the life-changing truths of this great book and have a better understanding of how these truths can shape their lives. Admittedly, this is a tough book—it deals with many complex (and often controversial) theological issues. But it’s also a rich book. And my guess is you’ll wrestle with these questions just as much as your kids will.
Questions have the power to change people. That’s what makes them so important. You’ll notice three kinds of questions in these studies—Observation, Interpretation, and Application. Observation questions take your teens to the text, Interpretation questions lead them through the text, and Application questions help them live the text. Each study is prefaced by a short introduction that gives shape and form and context to the study. The sessions begin with sharing questions (designed to break the ice) and end with group exercises (designed to bring the lesson home). There are also reproducible Quiet Time Reflection sheets after the studies for those who want to dig deeper into the Bible on their own.
Remember: Do the parts of this book that suit your group best; you don’t have to use every question in the book, and you can feel free to add to them or alter them.
That’s a brief tour of Studies on the Go: Romans. Enjoy this ministry tool, and remember—your Savior did some of his finest work through his questions. Perhaps you will, too!
1. WILL YOU TAKE THE CALL?
Romans 1:1-17
0310668743_content_0015_001OVERVIEW
In the olden
days, before cell phones, people used to make collect calls—and the experience could leave you hanging. The operator would announce your name to the person who answered the call and ask whether he or she would accept the charges. The person had to accept the charges for your call to go through. That person’s response dictated the outcome of the call.
Paul’s call to become a Christ-follower was a little like a collect call— at some point he had to decide whether or not he would accept the charges. When Paul refers to himself as a servant of Christ Jesus
(v. 1), we clearly see how Paul answered his call.
This opening passage of Romans reveals that Paul isn’t the only one who received God’s call; God extends that same call to you and me (vv. 5-6). And there’s only one way to pay the charges—by giving God your life.
SHARE
Warm-Up Qs (use one or more as needed depending on your group)
• Who calls you most frequently? Who do you wish would call you more often?
• What causes you to determine whether or not to take a call? Is there anyone you take calls from no matter what you’re doing or how busy you are?
• Have you ever felt called
to do something (i.e., led by God)? If so, what?
OBSERVE
Observation Qs
• How does Paul describe himself in v.1? What was he called to be? What was he set apart
for?
• Who is Paul writing to? (v. 7) What are the first things he says to them? (vv. 7-8)
• Why does Paul want to see the Romans? (vv. 11-12) What does he want to happen when/if they see each other? (v. 12)
• According to Paul in vv. 16-17, what kind of righteousness does the gospel provide? Does it have to do with us—or God?
THINK
Interpretation Qs
• What do you suppose it means to be set apart for the gospel of God
? (v. 1) Do you believe this applies only to Paul—or to all Christians?
• In v. 5, Paul says he’s calling people to the obedience that comes from faith.
What do you think that means? Is it possible to have faith without obedience? Why/why not?
• What does Paul reveal about his relationship with God in vv. 8-13? What does he reveal about his relationship with the Romans?
• Why do you suppose Paul makes a point to say he’s not ashamed of the gospel? (v. 16) Do you believe he had a reason for saying that? Why might Christians be ashamed of the gospel?
APPLY
Application Qs
• How consistently do you show your faith in God through your obedience? All the time, sometimes, or none of the time?
• Is there an area of your life where you need to obey God more? What would that require you to do?
• Paul shows in this passage that he lives his life totally directed by God. Do you feel God directs you in your decisions and actions?
• If part of our calling is to share our faith with others, with whom do you believe God wants you to share your faith? How can the group pray for you?
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY
As a group, read the little pamphlet called My Heart, Christ’s Home by Robert Boyd Munger (InterVarsity Press). Then go around the group and have your teens share which room they have the hardest time letting Christ into, and what changes they’d need to make for Christ to be more welcome there.
QUIET TIME REFLECTIONS
Day 1: Romans 1:1-4
1. What word or verse stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. What does Paul call himself in v. 1? Do you think of yourself this way?
3. Spend time thinking today about what it means to be set apart
for God.
Day 2: Romans 1:5-6
1. What word or verse stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. In v. 6, to whom does Paul say God’s call is extended? Do you believe you’re included in this?
3. Spend time today thinking about your call—and whether or not you’re living it out.
Day