Opening: When did you first truly sense your sin and need for God?
Scripture: Read Romans 3:9-20.
Connect
the Text with Your Life:
- Today’s passage is very similar to two Old Testament Scriptures: Psalm 14:1-3 and Isaiah 53:6. What are the similarities?
- Up to this point in Romans, what has Paul been trying to prove? How important is this to a full understanding of the Gospel?
Prayer
Focus: That we would be honest with ourselves about our
innate sinful nature, its ongoing influence in our lives, and our continual
need for the saving grace of God.