Epitaph
Bill Young
Part of Romans
May 10, 2024

Romans 16:9-16 (NIV84) Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys.
10 Greet Apelles, tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion, my relative. Greet those in the house-hold of Narcissus who are in the Lord. 12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those wom-en who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the brothers with them. 15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.


Key questions for an epic epitaph:

I. Learn from the

of others:

  1. Are you with others to help God’s people?
  2. Would people around you consider you a friend?
  3. Has being a Christian you anything?
  4. Are you life with other Believers?
  5. Do you believe that remembers everything you do for Him?
  6. Do you underestimate the you can have on others?
  7. Are you using your to advance God’s Kingdom?
  8. Are you the best “ waver” you can be for Jesus?
  9. Do you believe God can take a “ ” thing and use it for good?
  10. Who are you intentionally helping in their faith?
  11. Have you found a group of Christians to up with?
  12. Are you known for being a man or woman of the ?
  13. Do you take advantage of opportunity??
  14. Are you actively in a Small Group?
  15. How can you practically God’s kids the way Paul did?

Additional Notes:


II. Summary: Love God by loving God’s

.

What do you want to be

for?

Additional Notes:


Discussion Questions:
1. What did you learn from this message? Share one point that stood out to you.
2. What needs to change in order for you to confidently say, “My life will count for Christ?”
3. Are you connected in relationship with other Christians to advance God’s king-dom? Name three of them.
4. What gifting or resources has God given you that you can use to help advance His Kingdom?
5. What would you say to Jesus if He asked you: “What have you done with the life I’ve given you to love people like I did?”
6. What would you like your epitaph to say?