SEEK FIRST Deeply Formed And Not Shallowly Shaped

In this sermon, Mark continues our SEEK FIRST ser…

An episode of the The Vine Austin podcast, hosted by The Vine; a church in Austin, TX, titled "SEEK FIRST Deeply Formed And Not Shallowly Shaped" was published on October 16, 2023 and runs 24 minutes.

October 16, 2023 ·24m · The Vine Austin

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Summary

In this sermon, Mark continues our SEEK FIRST series by exploring the difference between being deeply formed and shallowly shaped. Romans 11:33-12:2 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Share about your experiences this week with the Seek First journal. 2. What has stayed with you from the message? What was encouraging, challenging or confusing? 3. In the sermon, Mark shared the quote- “Every system is perfectly designed for the results it produces.” What in particular do you see the system of modern life producing in our culture? What forces are leading to that outcome? 4. Read Romans 12:1-2. As a group, breakdown the sequence of these verses, and notice how the concepts build upon each other, leading to a particular promise. 5. How might Christ be inviting you to practice non-conformity to the patterns of this world?

Episode Description

In this sermon, Mark continues our SEEK FIRST series by exploring the difference between being deeply formed and shallowly shaped. Romans 11:33-12:2 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Share about your experiences this week with the Seek First journal. 2. What has stayed with you from the message? What was encouraging, challenging or confusing? 3. In the sermon, Mark shared the quote- “Every system is perfectly designed for the results it produces.” What in particular do you see the system of modern life producing in our culture? What forces are leading to that outcome? 4. Read Romans 12:1-2. As a group, breakdown the sequence of these verses, and notice how the concepts build upon each other, leading to a particular promise. 5. How might Christ be inviting you to practice non-conformity to the patterns of this world?

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