Sumday 21st January 2024 PM
Bible Reading - Romans 11:35 - 12:8
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28) The Living Sacrifice
Romans 11:35 - 12:8
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (11:33-36)
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (vs. 1-2)
I appeal to you
I appeal to you therefore (v. 1)
Therefore
I appeal to you therefore (v. 1)
By the mercies of God
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God (v. 1)
God, being rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4)
for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. (Jonah 4:2)
Living Sacrifices
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice (verse 1)
Not to be conformed
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (verse 2)