Week 28
Bible Reading
Daily readings from the last week:
Romans 15-16
Reflect
What stood out to you from your daily readings over the last week? Any questions?
How did you go with what you said you’d do last week?
Discuss
Have someone read the passage and use the SOAP method to explore the text.
Don’t miss
The Resurrection
The cross was the reason Jesus came, and his resurrection is the means by which Jesus can promise us eternal life. The resurrection is essential to saving faith. 1 Corinthians 15 is an astounding description of what the resurrection accomplished - and what it would mean if Christ wasn’t raised from the dead: our faith would be futile and we would still be lost in our sins, because if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, it shows he deserved to die. If he didn’t rise, then death has authority over him, and Jesus wouldn’t have authority to forgive our sins! This is why the resurrection is crucial to salvation, this is why we celebrate Easter - because he lives, we too will live beyond the grave!
Learn
As we come to the end of Foundations, we’re going to look at the Oikos Map. This is a simple diagram that helps us see the people around us who are far from Christ that we’d love to see saved, but also the people they in turn will be able to reach. It’s a visual representation of multiplication.
You start with your name in the middle circle, then draw lines to other circles with other names, then lines from them to the people in their world to be reached. Take time to pray for each of them and that God would use you and give you opportunities to BLESS (remember that?) them and share the gospel with them.
Pray
Spend time praying about what you’re learning.
Next Steps
What is a key takeaway from today?
Who are you going to tell about what you’ve been learning?