Romans 8:18-27 – 21st May 2006
•	Look at the descriptions of creation in verses 18-22.  Look at Ecclesiastes and Genesis 3 and consider how these passages illuminate Romans 8:18-22.  What have we learned about creation, God and ourselves?  Do you think this fits with your experience and the experience of others?
•	If the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace etc why do Christians groan?  (Romans 8:23-25)  Can we be joyful at the same time as groaning?
•	What ministry does the Holy Spirit have in our lives?  (Romans 8:26-27)  Is this a comfort?
•	What experiences do you have which are illuminated by this passage?  Would a deeper knowledge of the things that Paul is talking about have helped you more?
•	How can we help other Christians who are going through suffering?  What mistakes should we avoid?

Romans 8:18-27 – 21st May 2006
•	Look at the descriptions of creation in verses 18-22.  Look at Ecclesiastes and Genesis 3 and consider how these passages illuminate Romans 8:18-22.  What have we learned about creation, God and ourselves?  Do you think this fits with your experience and the experience of others?
•	If the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace etc why do Christians groan?  (Romans 8:23-25)  Can we be joyful at the same time as groaning?
•	What ministry does the Holy Spirit have in our lives?  (Romans 8:26-27)  Is this a comfort?
•	What experiences do you have which are illuminated by this passage?  Would a deeper knowledge of the things that Paul is talking about have helped you more?
•	How can we help other Christians who are going through suffering?  What mistakes should we avoid?

Romans 8:18-27 – 21st May 2006
•	Look at the descriptions of creation in verses 18-22.  Look at Ecclesiastes and Genesis 3 and consider how these passages illuminate Romans 8:18-22.  What have we learned about creation, God and ourselves?  Do you think this fits with your experience and the experience of others?
•	If the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace etc why do Christians groan?  (Romans 8:23-25)  Can we be joyful at the same time as groaning?
•	What ministry does the Holy Spirit have in our lives?  (Romans 8:26-27)  Is this a comfort?
•	What experiences do you have which are illuminated by this passage?  Would a deeper knowledge of the things that Paul is talking about have helped you more?
•	How can we help other Christians who are going through suffering?  What mistakes should we avoid?