Sunday, August 2, 2020
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon by Pastor Scott Grorud
Romans 9:1-12, 16-24, 30-33

“The Heart of Romans: Begging the Question”
1) What does the phrase “‘beg the question” actually mean? How is it often used instead?
2) How does Romans 9 respond to both the actual and common use of that phrase?
3) Why is it good news that no one can resist God’s will?
4) What preliminary answer does Paul give to the question that was “begged” at the beginning of Romans 9?

July 19, 2020 Sermon

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
by Pastor Scott Grorud
“The Heart of Romans: Anticipation!”

Romans 8:18-27

1. 1. What is exciting about anticipation? What is stressful about it?
   2. Why does Paul focus on anticipation at this point in Romans?
   3. What does creation itself anticipate? Why is that?
   4. According to Paul, why is Christian anticipation exciting, but not ultimately stressful?

July 12, 2020 Sermon

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
by Pastor Scott Grorud
“The Heart of Romans: The Three (Non-) Step Plan”

Romans 8:6-17

1. 1. Why are the first three of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous more like non-steps?
   2. How do the insights of AA reflect the truths that St. Paul declares in Romans 8?
   3. If God frees us from the Law in Holy Baptism, what then guides Christian living?
   4. In Christian terms, what is the difference between being in debt and being in the will?
2. 1. Faith Lutheran · The Heart Of Romans- The Three (Non – ) Step Plan