Why We Were Made (Study Guide)
“Why We Were Made”
Sermon Study Guide for August 19, 2018
Scripture: Romans 7:21-25
Two sides…
- The Fall
Genesis 3
What is sin?
2 Samuel 11
2. Paul
“the law”
Psalm 119:97
Philippians 3:5-6
Matthew 26:31 - “the spirit is willing…”
The law can ____________ sin, not __________ it.
3. Our Story
Genesis 1:26, 31
Image
Likeness
A more hopeful story…
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- When have you experienced “two sides” to a story? How did you determine what was true?
- How do you define “sin”? What makes an action a sin? Does sin always involve action? Why or why not?
- Who determines what is sin and what is not? Why?
- In what way(s) do you identify with Paul’s writing in Romans 7?
- Why can’t the Law save us?
- What do you understand to be the similarities and differences between “image” and “likeness”? How does that affect the way we view ourselves and each other?
- What action will you take this week to exhibit God’s likeness?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - 2 Samuel 11
Tuesday - 2 Samuel 12
Wednesday - Psalm 119:97-120
Thursday - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Friday - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Saturday - Ephesians 2:11-22
Resources for the bigger story
Colson, Charles. The Faith. Zondervan, 2008.
Metaxas, Eric. Amazing Grace. HarperOne, 2009.
Smith, James Bryan. The Magnificent Story. InterVarsity, 2017.
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