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 5:12-15
12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—
13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law.
14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.
15 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!
12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—
13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law.
14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.
15 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!
Connection Question:
Who has helped rescue or guide you through a difficult season in your life, and what made their help so valuable?
Truth #1:
Sin Entered the World Through Adam and Affects Everyone
Discussion Points:
- Sin entered the world through one man, and death came as a result of sin. (Romans 5:12)
- Every person has inherited a sinful nature and falls short of God’s standard. (Romans 3:23)
- The consequences of sin impact our relationship with God, others, and creation itself. (Genesis 3:17–19)
Growth Question:
How has sin affected the world and relationships around you?
Truth #2:
Jesus Provides the Gift That We Could Never Earn
Discussion Points:
- God’s gift through Christ is far greater than the trespass that brought condemnation. (Romans 5:15)
- Jesus came to accomplish what humanity could never achieve on its own. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
- Salvation is a gift of grace rather than a reward for good behavior. (Ephesians 2:8–9)
Growth Question:
What makes it difficult for people to accept salvation as a free gift?
Truth #3:
Jesus Gives Us New Life and Eternal Hope
Discussion Points:
- Jesus reverses the effects of Adam’s sin by bringing life where there was death. (Romans 5:15)
- Those who trust in Christ become new creations. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- Believers now have peace with God through Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1)
Growth Question:
How has Jesus brought transformation and new life into your story?
GO THEREFORE QUESTION:
Romans 5 reminds us that while sin entered the world through Adam, grace and life come through Jesus Christ. What is one person you can intentionally pray for, encourage, or share your testimony with this week so they might understand why everyone needs Jesus?
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?