Five: A New Family
Complete the following activities and write down key insights.
Grow
The Book of Romans is a letter written by Paul, an early Christian leader, to a group of believers in the city of Rome. In this part of the letter, Paul describes the details of the new life Christians have in Jesus, especially as it relates to our New Family. Read Romans 8:14-17 and write down answers to these questions:
What do you learn from this passage about your new Father, siblings and family?
How does this passage change how you think about and interact with God and others?
Live
How have you experienced your New Family and Father since coming to faith? Spend an extended time praying and talking to God as your Father and listening to what He puts on your heart, as a son or daughter. Also, spend time praying for a fellow brother or sister in Christ, with gratitude that they are indeed your family.