Romans 12:1-3 (JICC)

Key Passage: Romans 12:1-3
Ephesians 3:17-19

1. THE MOTIVE — SEE THE MERCY
2. THE METHOD — RENEW YOUR MIND
3. THE POSTURE — GET LOW

Jesus' sacrifice is for us. Our sacrifice is to Him.

"Jesus, I'm so glad You died for my life — just don't ask me to give You mine."

Stop copying the pattern and start testing the pattern.

"Has the Gospel actually changed the way I think about this part of my life?"

Unrenewed Mind — Consumer Renewed Mind — Living Sacrifice

“What am I getting out of church?”	“What can I offer to God and His people?”
Did the sermon speak to me?	How is God asking me to respond and change?
Was the service engaging enough?	How can I help build up the body today with my gifts?
Did anyone notice me or reach out to me?	Who haven't I noticed? Who might need someone to reach out to them?
Why isn't the church meeting my needs?	Whose needs has God equipped me to help meet?
Am I being fed?	Who am I feeding? Who am I helping grow?
My prayers revolve around my life, my problems, my decisions, my kids, my future.	My prayers expand to God's kingdom, His church, the lost, the hurting, and the people around me.
“How can this church serve me?”	“What has God put in my hands that I can offer on the altar?”

Pride says: Why haven't they recognized me? Why did they choose them? When will I get my opportunity? Why isn't this happening on my timeline?
Humility says: Jesus, this is Your church. These are Your gifts. My life is Yours. Use me wherever You want.

Don't promote yourself. Don't bury yourself. Offer yourself.

In view of how deeply you have already been loved, offer Him your life.

 

Monday: 1 Corinthians 16, 2 Corinthians 1
Tuesday: Genesis 22, 2 Corinthians 2
Wednesday: 2 Corinthians 3-4
Thursday: 2 Corinthians 5
Friday: 2 Corinthians 6-7
Saturday: Psalm 105
Sunday: Jeremiah 20-29

3DQ - 3 discipleship questions to ask each other: What is God saying to you? What are you going to do about it? How can I help?

• What are some of the strongest influences shaping the way you think and live right now?
• Where do you see yourself being shaped by the patterns of the culture around you?
• Which influence or pattern do you think is having the most negative effect on you right now?
• Is there a practice, habit, or rhythm you could put in place that would help counter one of the patterns shaping you?
• What's one small change you could actually make this week?