Message Notes
Series: Unburdened
Message: #4 - Living Without Pride
June 20-21, 2020
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund
Scripture | Romans 8:26-30
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. —Romans 8:26-30 (NIV)
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Study Guide
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Read Romans 8:26-30 and pray for your time together.
Discuss
- What made the biggest impact on you in this weekend’s message? What challenged you, confused you, or encouraged you?
- How do you see pride in your own life? Where is it prominent? What problems does it cause?
- Romans 8:26-27 says that the spirit prays for us in our weaknesses. Where are you weak? Why is it hard to admit weakness?
- Consider Romans 8:28 which explains that God causes all things to work together for good for those that love him and are called. Explain how you see this verse working out in your own life.
a. What about things that appear to have no positive turn?
b. How is insisting on your version of the future a type of pride?
- Romans 8:29-30 indicates that God chooses people for salvation. How does this impact your pride? What other ways can you understand these statements?
- How can you take these assertions and use them to temper pride in your own life?
- What is one thing from your group’s discussion this week that made an impact on you that you would like to remember and apply to your life?