Last words

Chapter 16 is the text of our last lesson from Romans. In his commentary on the lesson, “Relate Appropriately”, Troy Bush writes about “last words,” but he also makes several remarks about Bible teachers. For instance, he says:

“We need to remember that teachers in our churches play a significant role. Confirming their significance, James writes, “Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment.” Teachers, please listen to these words.”

I admire the disciplined, weekly training of leaders in Bible Study Fellowship.

Have members make a short list of names of people from a church they attended that have moved to a distant city and joined a church there. Have them assume they are writing a letter to that church. What comment would they place beside each name in their list? Have a few members share about the people on their list and use it as a springboard to introduce the lesson.