Easter - Day 06
Day 06 - Monday, April 01
Read Romans 6
Highlight
Rhetorical questions are sometimes my favorite questions, because they are often used to get you thinking about something you had not considered. Paul is using this technique to ask the church in Rome if they should keep on sinning for grace to increase (v. 1). He then goes on to answer his own question in a fairly dramatic way - “By no means!” (v.2). To continue sinning and to justify that sin because it means “grace will abound even more” is a ridiculous concept to Paul. He argues that when you have accepted Jesus at his word and actions and have been baptized. You have proclaimed that you too will die to sin and be washed with the same spirit. Now it does not mean you won't be tempted and completely sinless. But now you live in the truth and do your best to walk in obedience to God and not in sin for more grace to be given to you.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
Read Romans 6
Highlight
Rhetorical questions are sometimes my favorite questions, because they are often used to get you thinking about something you had not considered. Paul is using this technique to ask the church in Rome if they should keep on sinning for grace to increase (v. 1). He then goes on to answer his own question in a fairly dramatic way - “By no means!” (v.2). To continue sinning and to justify that sin because it means “grace will abound even more” is a ridiculous concept to Paul. He argues that when you have accepted Jesus at his word and actions and have been baptized. You have proclaimed that you too will die to sin and be washed with the same spirit. Now it does not mean you won't be tempted and completely sinless. But now you live in the truth and do your best to walk in obedience to God and not in sin for more grace to be given to you.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
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