Apr. 26, 2026

Romans 12:1-2

Deserving Our Attention

1. By the Compassion of God

A. Therefore

Romans 11:28-32

11:33-36 Benediction

B. Mercy/Compassion of God

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Philippians 2:1

Colossians 3:12

Hebrews 10:28

2. Living Sacrifices

A. Your Bodies

B. The Sacrificial System

C. He Wants Us to Live

D. Holy

1 Peter 2:9-10

E. Reasonable Worship

1 Peter 2:4-5

“This self-offering is our “reasonable” or “logical” worship”

“Worship, that is, reflective of what we know and recognize to be true of God and what God has done. Humans are capable of being rational and recognizing that God is worthy of worship.”
Ben Witherington, Paul's Letter to the Romans

3. Be Transformed (v.2)

A. Do Not Be Conformed

1 Corinthians 1:20-21

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Metamorphosis- Be Transformed

B. Invitation of the Intellect

“Jesus does not want to change only our minds, or what we think; he wants to change our hearts and how we live.” Kevin M. Watson

C. Discern/Prove the Will of God

“If you want to know the will of God, read the Bible”- Sam Rotman

D. Good, Acceptable, and Perfect

Mark 10:17-18

Matthew 12:33-37

Acceptable

Romans 14:18

Ephesians 5:7-10

Philippians 4:18

Hebrews 13:20-21

Perfect

Colossians 1:28-29

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in endless praise, let them flow in endless praise.
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee.
Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from thee.
Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose, every power as thou shalt choose.
Take my will and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne.
Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee,
ever, only, all for Thee. -Francis Havergal

Reflection:

Are you being transformed by the power of God today?

Are you finding discernment in follow Jesus promised in Romans 12:2?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 1 Peter 2:9-10

When you consider your identity, how does this definition given by Peter connect with that?

Tuesday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21

What are some of the elements of the wisdom of this age that contradict the Truth of Scripture? How has God been changing your mind, heart, and life to be in line with Scripture instead of the world’s system?

Wednesday:

Read: Matthew 12:33-37

How does the fruit in your life currently line up with this message from Jesus?

Thursday:

Read: Ephesians 5:7-10

Define discernment. How do you exercise discernment daily? How do you use it for bigger decisions?

Friday:

Read: Philippians 4:18

How does Paul describe the offering that was given? What was the offering for? As you worship the Lord in the different ways He calls you to this week, keep this description of a pleasing aroma in mind as you give yourself to the Lord.

Saturday:

Read: Colossians 1:28-29

Paul taught and preached with the goal of maturity or completeness for everyone. What area have you seen the Lord growing you in the most recently? What area needs this work of maturity in your life? Give that to the Lord as you pray to Him now.