Romans Week 2 for Dec 2
Thursday: Read Genesis 2
What do you think is the focus in 2:4-25?
Why do you think the Bible outs the focus on people from this point forward?
In looking at the creation of Adam in vs. 7, what makes Adam different that the animals in vv. 26-27?
What does this say about the original purpose for creating humanity?
What does this mean to you? Does this change your view of yourself?
Friday: Read Genesis 3
As you read this account of the Fall, what stands out for you?
What statements of the serpent in vv. 4-5 are true? Which are not true?
What do you think the serpent’s purpose was here?
How did Eve misquote God (2:9, 16-17)? Why do you think she misquoted?
How does this chapter make you feel about your own relationship with God? With sin?
How are you misquoting God in your own life?
Saturday: Read Romans 1:18-32
What in our natural world has confirmed to you that God exists? If nothing, explain why?
How does this passage make you feel?
In verse 18, what did mankind do when given “the truth” about God?
When people failed to accept the truth, how did God respond (vv. 24, 26, 28)?
Trace the downward spiral of the depraved mind (vv. 29-31). What stands out for you in this list? Have you thought of these behaviors as all equally sinful? Why or why not?
Monday-Tuesday
How have you generally thought of God- a God of anger or of love?
Do you tend to think of mankind as generally good or bad? Why?
What questions from your study this week do you want to discuss in your group?
Is there something from this week’s sermon that caught your attention?
