The Pandemic and Various Models (Romans 14:1 - 15:7 | Galatians 5:22-23 | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

The Pandemic and Various Models Romans 14:1 - 15:7 | Galatians 5:22-23 | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 The gospel calls us to love and serve one another and not to quarrel over opinions. I. The Pandemic (of Pride) (14:1-23) A. The Real Issue in Romans 14 (14:1-12) B. It’s a Pandemic (of Pride) C. It’s a Stumbling Block (14:13-23) II. Various Models (of Humility) (15:3) A. Jesus (15:3; Matthew 20:28) B. Paul (Philemon 13-14, 18) C. Joseph (Genesis 50:15-21) D. Job (Job 42:7-9) III. Who’s Right (and Whose Rights)? A. A Crafty Adversary B. The Right Questions C. Love in Real Life (Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7) D. As I Have Loved You (John 15:12; Romans 5:8) Discussion Starters 1. Monday—Why was it hard for Jews and Gentiles to worship together in the church in Rome? 2. Tuesday—What is it that makes us want to be always right? What do we want from others when we debate subjects? 3. Wednesday—How do arguments about opinions become stumbling blocks to be people feeling welcome at a church? 4. Thursday—What are some of the right questions to be asking ourselves right now? Why is it harder to ask the right questions? 5. Friday—What does love look like in real life? How can Galatians 5:22-23 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 be helpful to meditate on?