Day 1 The Extraordinary Wisdom Of God’s Salvation Plan Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgements, and his paths beyond tracing out! Romans 11:33 For eleven chapters Paul has given his account of the gospel. Step by step he has shown how God has revealed
Day 2 We Could Never Fully Know God or Somehow Add to Him “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory
Day 3 Present Your Body as a Living Sacrifice Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 All theology is practical and all Christian practice is theological. The gospel is both deeply theological
Day 4 Be Transformed By the Renewing of Your Mind Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 So while the first part
Day 5 Having a Sober Judgement of Ourselves and Our Gifts For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. For just
Day 6 The First Three Motivational Gifts We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, then let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if
Day 7 Completing the Motivational Gift List if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:8 In 12:1,2 Paul encapsulated the gospel imperative: honouring
Day 8 What Does Real Love Look Like? (Part 1) Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in
Day 9 What Does Real Love Look Like? (Part 2) Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 1Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate
Day 10 Responding to People Who Are Evil To Us Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:17,18 Our relationships are transformed when we are moved
