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Has there been any of the foundations that Scott has talked about, that you have learned something new, or that the Lord has revealed himself through the Word in a clearer way? (Firmness of Scripture; Worship of God; Value of Following Christ; Discipling Community; Life Together - Value Congregation; Life Together - Serve Together)

Scott stated at the beginning of the sermon, that a key doctrine that we hold to, is that you are not able to come before the throne of grace (access God) apart from Jesus Christ.

How is this different then what most of the World talks like?

In the sermons on Sunday, Scott is making sure that he is speaking to the body of Christ, the church, but also impressing the individual human that makes up the body of Christ.

Why is this an important distinction?

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What are the mercies of God that Paul is referring to in .

How does someone give their body and mind to God for His glory?

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Scott pointed out that, we are to offer up our bodies as living sacrifices, and not to change our bodies.

In a culture that is constantly trying to change their bodies, why is this so important to remember in light of who God is?

We are to avoid “Comparative Reasoning” in the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

What are ways that the culture tempts us to be comparative in everything?

What does it mean to, “think with sober judgment” in ?

How have you viewed “spiritual gifts” in your life?

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How does this passage view spiritual gifts, and what are we to use them for?

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In view of the Lord commanding us to use our spiritual gifts as offerings back to him, how should what is our next step?

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