Corpses, Yours and Mine

Scripture Text: Rom 6:1-7

By Pat Lelvis

In session seven, Pat invites us to imagine the ultimate trade-in deal.

Imagine living life in a whole new way. Our old self is a corpse: crucified, dead and buried. Our new self is alive and is activated, empowered and energized by none other than God the Holy Spirit. Time to trade in the old and receive the new!

Session Seven - Corpses, Yours and Mine

Discussion Questions

Read Romans 7:15-21 and Romans 6:1-6,11

How would you describe Paul as you see/hear him in the verses in Romans 7? In what way do you relate to Paul? What is his problem??
On what basis does Pat refer to our old nature as a corpse? Pat gave a list of possible corpses. What would you add to that list? Did you find your own old nature in the list?
Can you imagine a scenario in which you trade in your corpse for the "new you?"

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Authors

Pat Lelvis

Pat has had many "careers" including missionary to Pakistan with the World Mission Prayer League (WMPL), professor of Missions at the Lutheran Bible Institute, Personnel Director of WMPL and PNW Regional Coordinator for WMPL. She now enjoys life at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community (now known as eliseo.) Livin' Forgiven grew out of her own life experience. As Pat says, "When it comes to guilt trips, I'm a frequent flyer." Pat has traveled nationally and internationally presenting this life-changing message.

Corpses, Yours and Mine