Bible Study Snacks, Romans 12:1-8

Hi, everyone!

I would like to thank you for joining me as we continue our journey through the Book of Romans. I hope that all is well in your life! This week, we will be studying Chapter 12, verses 1-8. It is my most sincere hope that you'll find these Bible Study Snacks helpful and spiritually enlightening in your walk with God.

This week in summary...

Having concluded his sermons concerning the gospel (chs. 1-8) and God's dealings with the nation of Israel (chs. 9-11), Paul now inspires his readers to full service in the kingdom of God.

He begins with a plea to present their bodies as living sacrifices and to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, so that they can demonstrate in themselves that the will of God is good, acceptable, and perfect. He then encourages them to fulfill their proper place in the Body of Christ with proper humility and passion.

Let’s pray:

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Carefully read through Romans 12:1-8. Here again, I must stress the word “carefully” because if you aren’t “careful” you will miss Paul’s point. Let Paul speak to you through his writings as if he were right there with you, sharing his story in person.

This week’s study questions:

1. What does Paul urge his brothers and sisters to do (Romans 12:1)?
2. What do you think the difference between a living sacrifice and a dead sacrifice is (Romans 12:1)?
3. So how does Paul define “spiritual worship” in verse 1?
4. What are we not to pattern our lives after (Romans 12:2)?
5. How do we transform our lives (Romans 12:2)?
6. As a result of transforming our minds, we will then “be able to _______ and _______ God’s will is” (Romans 12:2).
7. What three ways does Paul describe God’s will at the end of verse 2?
8. How are we not to think of ourselves (Romans 12:3)?
9. How are we to think of ourselves (Romans 12:3)?
10. How do verses 4 and 5 relate to the way we think of ourselves (Romans 12:3-5)?
11. List the analogy (illustration) of the church in Romans 12:4-5?
12.In which way are the different gifts spread out among the members of the church (Romans 12:6)?
13. List the different gifts mentioned in Romans 12:6-8, and describe the way we are to use it.
14. What is the difference in the way Paul talks about our view toward ourselves (Romans 12:3-5) and the way the world or friends understand “self-esteem”?

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 12:1-8. Take your time and read each question and verse as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you might see something new that you overlooked the first time around.

As we journey through our studies together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!

Sheri