Romans 12:1-2

Opening Question

Do you prefer to be busy working and helping others or to be busy learning and debating new things?

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Discuss

What is the context for these verses? Where are they in the book of Romans? In the New Testament?

Which words stand out to you in these verses?

What do you know about sacrifices?

How were sacrifices part of Jewish and Gentile lifestyles at this time?

The Lexham Bible Dictionary Introduction

Sacrificial practices formed an established part of daily life in the Graeco-Roman world.

How are verses 1 and 2 similar? How are they different?

What does it look like to “present your body as a living sacrifice”?

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What about these verses connects to your life today?

How can you encourage others with these verses?

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