Marching Orders

Pastor Robbey's sermon "Marching Orders" analyzes Christians' relationship with God's law, drawing parallels to the Israelites' journey from slavery to freedom. The sermon highlights believers' struggle to uphold the law due to the sin within them. It stresses the need for reliance on Jesus for salvation and guidance through the Holy Spirit. Overall, the sermon encourages believers to embrace their limitations and lean on Jesus for spiritual growth and liberation from the law.

THINK ABOUT IT...

1. How can understanding our struggles with sin, as discussed in Romans 7, help Christians in their spiritual journey?
   Context: Pastor Robbey mentioned that believers often struggle to live up to God's law and understanding this struggle helps us mindfully. Romans 7 is written specifically to Christians to help them understand their relationship with God's law.
   Application Question: Can you identify personal struggles with sin in your life, and how can understanding these struggles help you improve your relationship with God?
2. Why is it important for believers to recognize that the law serves to reveal sin but cannot bring life?
   Context: Pastor Robbey emphasized that sin is the problem, not the law. The law is given to bring knowledge and drive believers to God's grace.
   Application Question: How has recognizing your own sinfulness helped you rely more on God's grace in your life?
3. What does it mean for believers to serve in a new way, as stated in the sermon?
   Context: Believers are encouraged to serve by following the leading of the Holy Spirit, instead of relying on a written code (like the Ten Commandments).
   Application Question: Can you think of an example where you felt led by the Holy Spirit, and how did that change your perspective on following God's will?
4. How can acknowledging our own inability to perfectly follow God's law help deepen our relationship with Jesus?
   Context: The sermon encourages believers to accept their wretchedness and rely on Jesus for deliverance, leading to a new way of living according to the Spirit.
   Application Question: In what ways have you personally relied on Jesus for help in overcoming your struggles with sin?
5. How does the story of the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt relate to Christians being delivered from the slavery of sin?
   Context: Pastor Robbey discussed the metaphorical significance of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, likening it to believers being set free from the bondage of sin.
   Application Question: Can you share a personal testimony of how Jesus has freed you from the bondage of sin in your life?

PRAY ABOUT IT... 

Ask God to help us rely on His grace and not on our own efforts in our spiritual journey. • Pray for a deeper understanding of our wretchedness and a greater reliance on Jesus as our deliverer.