Living a Life of Goodness, Peace, and Joy

Series: Recalibrate | Week 11: It’s Not About You...or Me

Day Two Romans 14:13-23

Pray: Invite God into your time and ask Him to speak to you, then read the passage using this link or your personal Bible.

Discover: Use the Discover section of your Recalibrate journal to write down your answers to the following observation and interpretation questions.

1. What things does Paul tell the church to stop doing in verses 13-16 and 20-21?
2. What words describe what it should look like to live in the Kingdom of God/the church (verses 17-19)?
3. What guiding principle in verse 23 should guide our decision making (read this verse in other translations for further insight)?

Respond: Use the Respond section of your Recalibrate journal to answer the following application prompts.
1. What does this passage teach me about God?
2. How does this aspect of His character change my view of self and others?
3. What should I do in response and when?

For Further Reading:
Your Conscience Is a Gift from God. But It’s Not God.

For Families with Kids at Home:
In these verses, Paul says, ”So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” Talk to your kids about how you can build someone up and encourage them this week!

*If you don't have a Recalibrate journal, you can use any journal available to you to write down your responses.
**TPCC does not necessarily endorse all For Further Reading/Learning sources. They are simply meant to be a helpful tool.

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