Dig into Romans with Me (Week 20-Romans 9:1-19)

This chapter really spoke to me, so I read it over and over again. I thought our study would would go through the whole chapter, but I found myself sitting in the sections, reading multiple versions (always going back to The Message), and following many rabbit trails that linked to these verses in my brain.… Read More

Dig into Romans with Me (Week 19-Review)

We’ve spent a few months at an archeological dig site, uncovering the precious artifacts that we’ve found there. We’ve cataloged our finds and asked questions about how they speak into our lives. The Bible Project created a wonderful overview on the book of Romans that I think we will all find very helpful. This review… Read More

Kathie’s Roman Digs (Week 18-Romans 8)

God did what we couldn’t because HE LOVES US!God achieved what the law was unable to accomplish, because the law was limited by the weakness of human nature. Romans 8:3 (TPT) Verses 1-8 Verses 9-17 Verses 18-30 Verses 31-39 The Father sent His Son in human body, who fulfilled the requirement of the law for… Read More

Dig into Romans with Me (Week 18-Romans 8)

Juxtaposition. the fact of two things being seen or placed closed together with contrasting effect. The juxtaposition of God and humankind: Almighty God who created the universe and created humankind warped by sin. Nothing could seem farther apart, but the beauty of this chapter is how God has brought us so close to Him that… Read More

Kathie’s Roman Digs (Week 17: Romans 7)

“So, you Christians think you can do anything you want and then ask God to forgive you. You’ve got it made. But don’t try to pretend you’re better than me, you’re just working the system.” This man would be right if the system was still “The Law.” One: I’m not better than him–we’re all sinners.… Read More

Kathie’s Bible Digs (Week 16-Romans 6:15-23)

You become the slave of whatever you choose to obey Romans 6:15, NLT When we offer something for sale, we usually give it to the highest bidder. However, if what we are selling is precious to us, we also take into account how well it will be taken care of and what it’s future will… Read More