Judges & Romans: Ruined to Righteous

Lesson 20_Surviving the spiritual cancer of sin inspires a believer’s devoted service

Lecture Outline: Aim: Surviving the spiritual cancer of sin inspires a believer’s devoted service. I. Living Sacrifice (Romans 15.14-33)  T1: Saved sinners live to the praise of God’s glory. a. How have your life choices and deepest desires changed as a result of Paul’s teaching in the book of Romans? b. In what new ways have you become a living sacrifice? c. How are you living to the praise of God’s glory? II. Living Stones (Romans 16.1-27)  T2: Saved sinners live to one day hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. a. What do you need to change to live in a way that you will one day hear those words from the lips of your Savior? b. How devoted is your service to Him?

Lesson 19_Only King Jesus can overcome the darkness of the Fall.

Lecture Outline: Aim: Only King Jesus can overcome the darkness of the Fall. I. Fallen Worship (Judges 17-18)  T1: Jesus is the King of kings and must be worshipped as He commands. a. What does your worship of Jesus look like from Monday to Saturday? b. How are you worshipping Him each day in Spirit and in truth? And how might that worship infuse your weary soul with hope? II. Fallen World (Judges 19-21)  T2: Jesus is the King of kings, and His Light is the only antidote for the darkness of this fallen world. a. How have the sin-soaked pages of Judges affected how you see Your Savior? b. How have they fueled your desire to make your home with Him, now and for eternity?

Lesson 18_A Holy Bridegroom requires a holy Bride

Lecture Outline: Aim: A Holy Bridegroom requires a holy Bride. I. Living Sacrifice (Romans 12.1-13.14)  T1: Christ’s holy Bride is a living sacrifice in active pursuit of Christlikeness. a. How are you giving yourself to God as a living sacrifice? b. What parts of yourself might you be refusing to lay on the altar? c. Which of the world’s customs or standards are keeping you from standing out as Christ’s holy Bride? II. Loving Servant (Romans 14.1-15.13)  T2: Christ’s holy Bride is a loving servant empowered by the Holy Spirit. a. In which current circumstance are you finding it difficult to love your siblings-in-Christ? b. How is your flesh failing to give you what you need to love others well? c. What do you need to do to surrender to the Holy Spirit to receive His love, joy, and power?

Lesson 17_Believers fulfill their God-given potential when they live set apart for Him

Lecture Outline: Aim: Believers fulfill their God-given potential when they live set apart for Him. I. Samson’s Revenge (Judges 15)  T1: Living set apart for God guards against assimilation with the world. a. In what ways are you simply going with the flow and assimilating into the world? b. How might assimilation into our current culture be hindering you from reaching your fullest God-given potential? II. Samson’s Ruin (Judges 16)  T2: Living set apart for God guards against wasting our God-given potential. a. What are you failing to do to live set apart for God and His purpose for your life? b. What have you identified as God’s purpose for you? How are you living out that purpose?

Lesson 16_Unconditional election is God's sovereign mercy.

I. God’s Right (Romans 9)  T1: God’s sovereign election is a mercy extended to unworthy sinners.  a. What do you believe makes you worthy of God’s saving grace?  b. How might your works be infecting what you believe is fair concerning your salvation from sin?  c. How might works be corrupting the right view of the gospel of Jesus Christ? II. God’s Reasons (Romans 10)  T2: God’s sovereign election involves our human responsibility to share the gospel. a. When was the last time you shared the gospel?  b. What causes you to disobey Jesus’ command to participate in the Great Commission? What excuses are you making? III. God’s Remnant (Romans 11)  T3: God’s sovereign election is how He remains faithful to His ancient promises.  a. What is your relationship or your view of the Jewish people today?  b. How could the truths of Romans 11 move you to fervent prayer for God to restore His chosen people, Israel? c. Which of God’s ancient promises inspire you to become a ‘pro-semite’?