I. The Word: Romans 1:18-23

18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.22Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.

II. Reflection Questions:

1. Look at verse 21, what does a life look like that honors God and give thanks?

2. What are some other things besides God that you give an inordinate amount of honor and thanks to?

3. Reflect on this statement for the rest of today/your life, “All of our failures to live up to the high moral, and behavioral, standards of Jesus, and the rest of the New Testament, is a failure first and foremost in worship, not in behavior.”

Here is a pdf of a talk giving by Tim Keller on the content of these verses…enjoy!

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Here is a sermon by Sinclair Ferguson…enjoy!

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Here is a talk by Derek Carlsen…enjoy!

You can find talks like these and much more by going to The Gospel Coalition website. It is a deep fountain of teaching and instruction, and one of the first places I go to for help in getting started when studying the Bible. Enjoy.