Renewing Your Mind:
Viewing the World from a Biblical Perspective
Romans 12:1-2
Pastor Bob Hiller
10/19/2008
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
I. We live in a world where we bow down to a god named __________.
II. We need the idol of Self ____________. We need to ________!
III. Jesus comes to ____________ the idol of my Holy Wants, Needs, and Feelings and replace it with __________!
IV. We who have died to our sinful selves and have been given a new life in Christ are __________ __________ to God!
Scripture Readings
Isaiah 45:1-7
Romans 12:1-2
Matthew 22:15-22
Take It With You!
During this series please consider reading through the sermon text daily with your family or on your own. After each sermon, questions will be provided to guide your reading and prayer time. God's blessings in your study!
1. Eugene Peterson in his wonderful book "Eat This Book" says, "The three-personal Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is replaced by a very individualized personal trinity of my Holy Wants, my Holy Needs, and my Holy Feelings." What do you think about this? Where do you see this happening?
2. Paul tells us that we need to BE transformed by the renewing of our mind. That is, God must be the one to do this to us. Read Romans 6:1-18, and 1 Timothy 3:16. In what ways does God come to us to destroy the idol of Self and transform us?
3. What are some ways you can receive God's life transforming message on a regular basis?
Book Recommendation:
Eugene H. Peterson, "Eat This Book." Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, MI. 2006.
