April 14, 2009

Disciple I Group Meeting

Lesson 26- Put Right With God Through Faith
April 14,2009

Gathering and Prayer

Video Segment (20 minutes)

Listen for reasons Romans raises the question, "Can God be trusted?" and how Paul answers it.

Discussion Question: How did Paul answer the Romans question "Can God be trusted?" How is this question crucial for Christians?

Scripture and Study Manual (50 minutes)

GROUP 1: Paul describes characteristics of new life in Christ (12:1-15:13). What are some of the characteristics that he describes, and then identify specific Christian virtues?

GROUP 2: Paul's letter to the Romans is a profound message. Can you name and identify parts of the letter and what parts in particular stuck in your mind? (Romans 1-8)

GROUP 3: Paul's letter to the Romans is a profound message. Can you name and identify parts of the letter and what parts in particular stuck in your mind? (Romans 9-16)

GROUP 4: Read Romans 4:13 - 5:5 - What does this passage tell us about the relationship between God and human beings?

Encounter the Word: (25 minutes)

Marks of Discipleship

Read aloud "Our Human Condition." Does it accurately describe people's experiences? How does an attitude of accepting and trusting relate to the situation described in "Our Human Condition"?

Closing and Prayer (5 minutes)