Book of Romans: Offer Yourselves to God

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor| April 6, 2025

 

Referenced Scripture: 

Romans 6:13-14, Psalm 139:23-24, James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 32:1-5, 1 John 1:8-9

 

Reflection Questions: 

1. If you did Step 4 from two weeks ago, what did you learn about yourself?  What did you like/not like about doing a moral inventory?  Share about the process.

 

2. We transform and grow and are healed when we are in an environment where we are known and loved.  Why do you think this true and necessary?  If you disagree, why do you disagree?

 

3. What makes confessing our sin and being vulnerable to others difficult for you?  What barriers to you need to overcome to make confession part of your life and practice?

 

4. Share a time when you confessed sin to someone else and experienced healing and change.  Have you ever had confession go poorly?  What made it a bad experience?

 

5. What needs to be true of someone that you would share your moral inventory with?  Describe them.

 

6. Do you have a person like that in your life?  If not, what steps could you take to develop that kind of relationship?  Are you that kind of person for others?

 

7. Why is confessing our sin to another person a big and real test of our faith in God?  What makes it risky?  What is the reward of confession?  Do you think the risk is worth the reward?  Why or why not?

 

8. What is one thing that you could confess to a friend this week to experience grace and healing?  Who will you do that with?  When will you do it?