War Within Part 3 helps

You can use the discipleship booklet to help with praying Biblical prayer and challenging your group to read the Bible.
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As a group, read Romans 6:1—14 out loud.

As a group, rewrite the question in verse 1.

If you notice both of these have "As a group" at the beginning of the question.  

What this means is "as a group do these things.  I know that sounds obvious but 

• I think we often underestimate the power of the public reading of scripture
• I know some people answer all of the questions before their Soul Care group meets.  If you have someone in your group that does that, do not take their answer and move on to the next questions.  Take time to discuss and develop this question together.

How do verses 2 -14 answer that question?  HINT:  Think more than a yes or no answer.  Think why and how.

I don't want to give to many helps here but let me remind you that sometime the Sunday School answer of Jesus is absolutely correct. 

It just needs to be developed as to why and how Jesus is the answer.

What are some things you can and should be praying from this passage?  Soul Care   leaders will have some ideas from the Soul Care leader website.  There is also post  scheduled for Friday morning at www.boonedy.com/blog to help you pray this passage.

Praise that we have died to sin.
Praise that we have new life.

Prayer that I would understand what God has done for me and live in that truth.

Example:

Lord, I know that in you I have victory over sin!  Right now I am struggling with [specific sin].
I know at the heart of this struggle is my desire for [a specific idolatrous desire].

Help me to know victory of this sin.
Help me to [some specific actions and thoughts you need to do and have to help you live in Christ Jesus]

Prayer that I would remember that to count myself dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Prayer that I would not offer any part of myself to sin as an an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer myself to God as those who have been brought from death to life.  (You can think about ways to make this more personal).

Praise that I am not under the law but under grace.  (This means my salvation is not based on my performance but rather my salvation is based on what Christ has done for me.)

Question for you to consider and maybe even discuss with your group:  

Have you ever thought about why it says "under the law" and not "under the flesh?"  

After 3 weeks in this passage what are some truths that resonate in your heart and your mind?

This question provides a great opportunity for you to get others in your group to share.   

DON'T USE THIS QUESTION TO GO ON A SUMMARY OF ALL YOU HAVE LEARNED.