Since God Be for Us Series, Part 1: Romans 8:26-27, The Holy Spirit and Our Weakness

Outline of Romans 8 using 5 simple words:

1. Liberation--8:1-11

2. Obligation--8:12-17

3. Glorification--8:18-25

4. Provision--8:26-30

5. Protection--8:31-39

God’s Provision--8:26-30

 The ________ of the Spirit toward us--v. 26-27

 The __________ of the Father--v. 28-30

The Power of the Spirit--v. 26-27

 The Spirit helps our infirmities (weaknesses)

• In general

o “Likewise”--he has been dealing with suffering and groaning and now he will deal with the __________ that we have.

o “Weakness”--this is plural in translation but it is _______ plural

o “Weakness” is not _______ ; it is occasion for ________.

o “The” weakness (specific)--we still live with the sin _________ and with a _________ body.

o “Help”--this is the idea of ______________ and teamwork (ex., Luke 10:40)

• In particular

o The focus is on our ___________ in prayer.

o “Should”--this is the word used for absolute necessity (John 3--you must [same word] be born again)

o Do we always know the exact right thing to ask God for? _________

o “But”--we do not but _________ does

o “Groanings which cannot be uttered” (too deep for words)

 We don’t understand.

 God does.

Principle: Always distinguish between _____________ need and __________ need.

Observation

 It is perfectly legitimate to see a need and pray for what we think needs to happen.

 At the same time you can relax because the Spirit will catch it and handle it.