Glory (Romans 8:18-27)

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Glory
Romans 8:18-27

I. Intro 
Big Idea: In our groaning we can have hope.

II. Expectation
A. Struggle often brings God’s glory to light. 2 Chronicles 7:3; Romans 8:18
B. You’re more influential than you realize. Romans 5:12; 8:19

III. Frustration
A. This is not the end of the story. Romans 8:20-21
B. At the cross Christ saw our glorification. Romans 8:22-23, 29; Hebrews 12:2; 1 John 3:2

IV. Hope
A. God will fulfill what He has promised. Romans 8:24
B. Hope empowers endurance. Romans 7;24-25, 8:25

V. Intercession
A. Prayer causes us to carry Christ’s light burden. Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 8:26
B. The Spirit always interacts with the Father on our behalf. Romans 8:27

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something for which you often pray?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• Why do you think Paul included Romans 8:18-27 where he did in his letter?
• What difference can it make to know that your struggles (or groanings) have ultimate meaning?
• What’s something we can do to help remember God’s promises?
• What’s the connection between intercession and evangelism?
• What’s something you could use prayer for? Intercede for one another.

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