Perry’s Scope: Christian sermons, lessons, and resources for teachers

OpenPlease share your responses to one of the following:

• If you could visit one place you have never been, where would you go?
• Who would you like to meet (living or dead)?

Study

Please read Romans 1:1-17 and discuss the following:

• What do you think is significant about Paul’s use of the words, servant and apostle? Of called and saints?
• What are some implications you can see about the “gospel” (good news)?
• Why do you think God chose NOT to reveal who started the church in Rome? What does this say about “regular people” and church work?
• Why do you think it was so important to Paul to go to Rome?
  • He wanted to preach to Caesar
  • Rome was key to the spread of the gospel
  • He wanted to encourage young believers
  • He wanted to be like Jesus
  • Other ___________________
• What do you think Paul included in his prayers for the Romans?
  • Spiritual Gifts
  • Conversions
  • Courage
  • Harmony within the Church
  • Other _______________

Apply

• How have you seen or experienced the power of the gospel?
• How have you been mutually encouraged in the faith?
• In addition to heaven, what practical, day to day things can be impacted by the gospel? (v. 17)
• What mission or task do you sense God is leading you to do?

*Group Option: Spend the majority of your time together telling your spiritual stories. Let everyone answer this question:

How has God transformed your life?

Then close in prayer.