MEETING AGENDA:
- OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to Open the meeting in prayer.
- DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Development Questions.
- ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the SG Attendance System.
- TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s SG lesson.
- CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.
Development Questions
Question #1
Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?
Question #2
What did you learn from this week’s sermon?
Question #3
What was your most important accomplishment this week?
This Week's Passage:
Romans 1:8-17 (NIV)
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God's will the way may be opened for me to come to you. 11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong-- 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed--a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God's will the way may be opened for me to come to you. 11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong-- 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed--a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Connection Question:
What does it mean to live unashamed of the gospel in today’s world, and how can our faith inspire others as Paul’s did?
Truth #1:
The Power of Faith Impacts the World
Discussion Points:
- Genuine faith glorifies God and encourages believers. (Matthew 5:16)
- God opens doors for ministry in His timing. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
- Faith grows as we serve God sincerely and prayerfully. (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3)
Growth Question:
How do you see God opening doors for you to serve Him?
Truth #2:
We Are Called to Encourage and Strengthen One Another
Discussion Points:
- Spiritual gifts are given to strengthen others in faith. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
- Christian fellowship produces growth and fruit. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
- God sometimes delays our plans for a greater purpose. (Proverbs 19:21)
Growth Question:
What does it mean to ‘mutually encourage’ one another in faith?
Truth #3:
The Gospel Reveals the Righteousness of God
Discussion Points:
- The gospel is God’s power to bring salvation. (1 Corinthians 1:18)
- Righteousness is revealed through faith alone. (Romans 1:17)
- The righteous live by faith, trusting in God’s promises. (Habakkuk 2:4)
Growth Question:
What does living ‘by faith’ look like in your personal walk with Christ?
GO THEREFORE QUESTION:
How does the righteousness of God, revealed through faith in the gospel, shape the way you live and share your faith?
PRAYER:
Question #1
Who are you praying for
to be saved?
to be saved?
Question #2
Who can you invite to Church and/or to Small Group?
Question #3
What are your prayer requests?