34: “Overcome Evil with Good” (Romans 7–16)
Have you ever wanted to share the gospel with someone, but felt unsure of what to say? If so, this week’s study in Romans 7–16 is for you. These chapters contain some of the greatest missionary verses of scripture—verses any one of us could share as a way to spark conversation on a beautiful, doctrinal truth. Come and learn how simple it can be to live President David O. McKay’s motto, “Every member a missionary.”
Glue-Ins (free printables for your scriptures)
Segment 1
Scriptures:
Romans 14:19 (Follow things of peace)
Romans 15:1-2 (Bear each other’s burdens)
Segment 2
Scriptures:
Romans 10:14-15 (How can they hear)
CR: Isaiah 52:7
Quotes:
All those who preach the gospel are beautiful because of the wonderful message they take to others. Feet. The feet represent the whole body of those who travel about preaching the gospel (Rom. 10:14-15). (Donald Parry, Jay A Parry, Tina M Peterson, “Understanding Isaiah; Isaiah 52”)
Segment 3
Scriptures:
Romans 8:16-17 (We are the children of God)
Words of the Prophets:
This beloved hymn is one of the most often sung in this Church. But the critical question is, do we really know it? Do we know it in our mind and in our heart and in our soul? Is our heavenly parentage our first and most profound identity? (Donald L. Hallstrom, “I Am a Child of God”, April 2016 General Conference)
Your Heavenly Father loves you—each of you. That love never changes. It is not influenced by your appearance, by your possessions, or by the amount of money you have in your bank account. It is not changed by your talents and abilities. It is simply there. It is there for you when you are sad or happy, discouraged or hopeful. God’s love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there. (Thomas S. Monson, “We Never Walk Alone”, October 2013 General Conference)
Segment 4
Scriptures:
Romans 8:26-28 (The spirit knows)
Study Helps:
Because He is our Father and we are His children, He will answer our prayers. (“Preach My Gospel”, Lesson 4: The Commandments)
Segment 5
Scriptures:
Romans 8:29-30 (Many are called)
Romans 8:31 (If God is for us, who can be against us)
Alma 26:27 (He will give us success)
Translations:
Justified = Declared righteous (Greek)
Words of the Prophets:
Each day is a day of decision and our decisions determine destiny.
Your Heavenly Father has known you for a very long time. You, as His son or daughter, were chosen by Him to come to earth at this precise time, to be a leader in His great work on earth.19 You were chosen not for your bodily characteristics but for your spiritual attributes, such as bravery, courage, integrity of heart, a thirst for truth, a hunger for wisdom, and a desire to serve others. (Russell M. Nelson, “Decisions for Eternity”, October 2013 General Conference)
Study Helps:
The doctrine of foreordination applies to all members of the Church, not just to the Savior and His prophets. Before the creation of the earth, faithful women were given certain responsibilities and faithful men were foreordained to certain priesthood duties. As people prove themselves worthy, they will be given opportunities to fulfill the assignments they then received. (Gospel Topics “Foreordination”)
Segment 6
Scriptures:
Romans 8:35-39 (God’s love)
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