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SET FREE! Freedom from Me

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 12, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at http://www.graceplace.us and click on “Streaming.”  From there you can watch or listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship:

Icebreaker:
How do you feel about “selfies?”
What do you see when you look in the mirror?
What would you like to change about yourself?

Scripture:
Romans 7:4-6, 14-25; 8:1-14

Lesson:
Reading the Bible through this year reminds us of the constant struggle the Israelites had with obedience.  Even though they had God’s law, they were still slaves to their sinful nature.  Thanks be to God, we have the Spirit of Christ living in us that sets us free from the law of sin and death!

What was God’s law before Jesus came?
Why was it so hard to be obedient to God’s law?
How did Jesus’ death change that?  (Re-read Romans 8:1-4)
Why did the people of Jesus’ time have a hard time understanding this new “law?”
Who is in control of our actions now?
How does the Spirit living in you change you?
What is our obligation as a result of the freedom from self?
How can we help others to find this freedom?


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