Immerse: Messiah - Radical Change (3.22.20)
To change your surroundings, you have to choose your surroundings.
Prayer: Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, grant, we pray, that we might be grounded and settled in your truth by the coming of your Holy Spirit into our hearts. What we do not know, reveal to us; what is lacking within us, make complete; that which we do know, confirm in us; and keep us blameless in your service through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
What stood out to you this week?
Was there anything confusing or troubling?
Did anything make you think differently about God?
How might this change the way we live?
Memorize: Romans 12:2: Do not copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Leaders: For memorizing the verse, discuss with your group the idea of repeating the verse together and/or each taking turns repeating it. Feel free to work on memorizing at the beginning and end of your time together.
Read: Romans 3:23, 6:23, 8:1, 38-39, and 12:1-2.
What are some examples where you’ve been shaped, for good or bad, by the people or situations around you?
Who or what do you surround yourself with when you need some encouragement or to escape the difficulties around us?
How are you shaping the people around you, especially during this time of quarantine?
What does it mean to you be a living sacrifice, as mentioned in Romans 12:1?