Title:  It’s the Thought that Counts

Text: Romans 12:3-8

Outline:                    

• Humble Thoughts V3
• Body Language V4-5
• Parts that Support and Compliment V6-8

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own or use it in your Small Group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?
2. How does humble thinking from v3 relate to renewing of our minds from v2?
3. What are some specific ways you struggle to live in harmony with others? What would it look like for you to take practical steps of repentance?
4. There are three other New Testament type list of spiritual gifts. Skim over them and note similarities and differences: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:28 and Ephesians 4:11.
5. Consider the tensions between Jews and Gentiles. Why is it important for Paul to write about interdependence with each other’s gifts?
6. What do you perceive to be your own spiritual gifts? Would others say that about you?
7. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply as you live sent this week?