2. Romans 12:1-21 Becoming A Living Sacrifice

3. January: Intro, 1-2 February: 3-8 March: 9 April: 10 May: 11 June: 12 July: 13 August: 14 September: 15 October: 16 November: 17-18 December: 19-21 Romans 12:1-21

4. Romans 12:1-2 1 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

5. Romans 12 What is accomplished?

6. Romans 12 What is accomplished? – Discerning the “good, pleasing, and perfect will of God” – Showing worth to God – Bringing life to ourselves and others – Becoming acceptable to God – Transforming our lives

7. Romans 12:1-2 1 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

8. Romans 12:1-2 1 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

9. “…by the mercies of God…” “justified by faith apart from works of the Law” (3:28) “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (5:8) “we too might walk in newness of life” (6:4) “the Spirit Himself intercedes for us” (8:26) “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God” (8:28) “predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son” (8:29)

10. Romans 12:15

11. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” (NASB)

12. Romans 12:15 What does this command require?

13. Romans 12:15 What does this command require? – getting to know people

14. Romans 12:15 What does this command require? – getting to know people pay attention

15. Romans 12:15 What does this command require? – getting to know people pay attention start talking

16. Romans 12:15 What does this command require? – getting to know people pay attention start talking – giving them my time

17. Romans 12:15 What does this command require? – getting to know people pay attention start talking – giving them my time – giving them my heart

18. Romans 12:15 What does this command require? – getting to know people pay attention start talking – giving them my time – giving them my heart get rid of the wrong response (Obad. 10- 14; 2 Cor. 2:5-11)

19. Romans 12:15 What does this command require? – getting to know people pay attention start talking – giving them my time – giving them my heart get rid of the wrong response (Obad. 10- 14; 2 Cor. 2:5-11) put on the right response