1. Awakening to the Grace of God
Romans 12:1 – 2

2. “
Romans 12: 1 – 2
12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. ” .

3. From Salvation to Discipleship…“
From Salvation to Discipleship…
God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way.
He wants you to become just like Jesus. ” .
- Max Lucado

4. Romans 12: 1b (The Message)“
Romans 12: 1b (The Message)
Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work and walking-around life– and place it before God as an offering. ” .
The Message

5. “
Romans 12: 1 – 2
12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. ” .

6. Prayer
v9: “Hate was it evil, cling to what is good.”

7. Prayer v9: “Hate was it evil, cling to what is good.”
v14: “Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” “Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.” (Message)

8. Prayer v9: “Hate was it evil, cling to what is good.”
v14: “Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” “Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.” (Message)
v17: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil.” “Don’t insist on getting even.” (Message)