Friday, November 02, 2012

Opening: What causes you to stand in awe of God? Being in the mountains? Walking along the seashore? Working in a garden? Seeing a beautiful sunrise or sunset? Holding a newborn baby?

Scripture: Read Romans 1:18-32.

Connect the Text with Your Life:

• This is probably the most descriptive passage in the Bible on the “Fall of Man.” And Paul explains that the root cause is the abandonment of acknowledging and knowing God which leads to a debased, depraved mind (see verse 28). Does this sound familiar to the mindset of many in our country?  
• Do you think our society has changed for the better or for the worse since Paul wrote this description? Remember your answer – we’ll come back to it in Sunday’s reading.

Prayer Focus: That we would take a long and thoughtful look at what God has created and see His eternal power, for instance and the mystery of his divine being. (From Romans 1:20, MSG)