Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-136 “Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey y our commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.” (NLT)

Text: Romans 8:5-11

          Contrast between our flesh and the Spirit

#1—The Day the Law was given—Exodus 32

          Moses had been gone a long time

          The people beg for other gods

          Aaron forms a “golden calf”

          Three thousand people die

#2—The Day the Holy Spirit was given—Acts 2

          Feast of Pentecost

          God sends His Holy Spirit

          Three thousand people are “born again”

#3—Life & Death

          Verse 6—

          Verse 7—

          Verse 8—

          Verse 10—

          Verse 11—

#4—A new way of living

          Romans 5:1—Peace with God (contrasted to enmity with God)

          Galatians 5:1—Free to NOT SIN (contrasted to be in bondage to sin)

It’s always our choice!