Meeting Times: 10 am - 11 am and 7 pm - 8 pm. You can attend either or both if you want more perspectives. We will be covering the same material.
We are studying the book of Romans, which is Paul’s clearest explanation of the Gospel. Over the next several weeks, we’re going to discover what this letter means for us.
You’ll notice that our study isn’t divided by chapters. Instead Pastor Jamie has organized it by THOUGHT SECTIONS. Remember, Paul wasn’t writing a book with chapter numbers and headings - he was writing a letter. Sometimes one idea continues in the next chapter, so rather than stopping where a chapter ends, we’ll follow Paul’s complete train of thought. Pastor Jamie’s hope is that this helps us understand not only what Paul says, but why he says it.
Some discussions go deep and we may not get through all of the questions in one session.
We wrapped up questions 4 - 6 of Episode 5 during last weeks session. We will finish questions 7 - 9 this week and then have a break the following week, September 30th, before starting Episode 6.
7) Romans 8:18-25 talks about suffering, hope, and waiting. What do you think Paul is saying about the relationship between present suffering and future hope?
8) Romans 8:28 says that “all things work together for good.” What do you think Paul does-and does not-mean by that statement?
9) Read Romans 8:31-39 slowly. What do you think Paul wants his readers to know most deeply about God by the time they reach the end of this chapter.