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You in 5 Years: You – A Transformed Life
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You in 5 Years
Sermon: You – A Transformed Life
Romans 8:28-30
Sermon Summary
The Big Idea of this study is that God works toward a specific purpose in our lives. He works every circumstance toward that end. We will be like Jesus.
Our text this week is one of the most well-loved verses in the Bible. But it is often misunderstood and misquoted. Paul does not say “all things are good.” In fact bad things happen. We will have trouble in this life (John 16:33). He does not even say “all things work together for good.” In fact, all things on their own don’t work toward good. The idea here is that God works all things for the good. He is the subject of the sentence. Without him, all things work toward chaos.
Paul defines for us what that “good” looks like in verse 29. It is the purpose for which he has called us. It is the image of his dear son. Our greatest good is to become like Jesus. Not only to act like him but to be motivated by what motivated him. This is the best kind of life. It involves taking on his character traits like love, joy, peace, etc. It also involves acting like him, using our spiritual gifts to bless the world around us. Just like Jesus.
Our text is an exclamation of praise at the wisdom and sovereignty of God. That he is able to take all the messy stuff of our lives and to make something good of it is truly amazing. Our responsibility should be to understand that this is his purpose in us and to cooperate with him.
Questions for Discussion:
1. What are the hallmarks of a mature disciple of Jesus? Which characteristics do you find most telling of a person’s spiritual maturity?
2. Do you “know” what Paul is exclaiming? Has this been your reality? Why or why not?
3. Why is it important to keep God the subject of the sentence and not “all things?”
4. Discuss how short sighted we often are when trying to determine what is good for us.
5. Why does God want us to become like Jesus? Is it for his benefit or ours?
6. What is God working on in your life to move you toward his ultimate purpose for you?
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