Saturday, November 26, 2005

Fear verses assurance

Dr. Sam Tullock ends this LifeWay lesson “Loved by God” based on Romans 8:28-39 by summarizing the five rhetorical questions asked by Paul in the focal passage. You could post up Sam’s questions and ask members to imagine the arguments being advanced by the Roman Christians that might have led Paul to ask each question. I suspect “fear” may be a key theme in the responses you get.

This would be a good lead into Trey Turner's set of ending discussion questions, which can be used to finalize the differences that trust in God makes in our lives. (1) What fears do Christians have today? (2) What fears keep believers from obedience? (3) What fears keep believers from ministry? (4) From these verses, how would you encourage people to overcome their fears and find courage to be faithful despite them?

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