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Romans 5:6-11 April 6, 2025 • Mount Pleasant UMC It was such a great idea. We were at Stone Mountain, outside Atlanta, where the centerpiece of the park is the big mountain. And my great idea was that we would hike to the top of the mountain and then take the cable car down. You can probably see the flaw in that thinking already, but in the moment I didn’t. I thought the exercise would be great, so come on kids, let’s hike! And so we started out, moving at a pretty good pace, and the kids were running ahead because they had unending energy. Even me, the heart patient, was doing well until about two-thirds of the way up we turned a corner and suddenly the gentle slope changed to what seemed like a straight-up climb. At least that’s the way it is in my memory. But I’m stubborn and I had come this far so I charged ahead. Until I couldn’t anymore. One of the clearest memories I have of that day is laying on the ground, breathing heavily, powerless. And of course Christopher comes run...

  “For the Powerless” Sermon Study Guide for April 6, 2025 Downloadable Version Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 1. A Letter from Paul a. _______________________ b. _______________________ c. _______________________ righteous vs. good d. _______________________ 2. A Walk with Jesus What Jesus taught… A long, final walk - John 15:12-14 A dinner in the Upper Room who is the greatest? washing feet… a meal to remember Questions to Discuss or Ponder: When was a time you felt powerless? Describe that feeling and how you reacted. When you think of someone or something that is ungodly, what comes to mind? What is it about that which pushes God to the margins? What is the difference between a “righteous” person and a “good” person? Why, according to Paul, is someone more likely to die for a “good” person? What does it mean to have an enemy? What does it mean to be enemies with God? Share examples of Jesus’ teaching that you believe are the most important. How are those...