Vessels: Worship
Pastor Reggie Hill
Scripture
Romans 12:1 NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
Big Idea
Today is going to be a deep dive into Romans 12:1, really pulling apart some of the individual words of the passage. While this verse on its own is really powerful, it starts with a “therefore,” which suggests to us that it is in response to a previous thought. We’re going to use this prompt to look into the context of the verses before it, and if you have time, to also go back into the context of sacrifices in the Old Testament. Hopefully this conversation will help us as Christians to reform our ideas about what Worship looks like in our lives—not just during a service.
Questions
What comes to mind when you think of “worship”?
Would you call yourself a worshiper? Who is an example of a strong “worshiper” in your life?
What do you think is the goal of worship? Why is it so important?
Read Romans 12:1. What are some of the things you notice right away?
Read Romans 11:33-36. What do you notice being worshiped in these passages? What are some similar things in your life that you can worship God for? How does this writer’s worship compare to yours?
What does a “living sacrifice” mean? How can you be a living sacrifice?
Call To Action
Pray. Give special praise to God for His unchangeable characteristics in your life.
