The Struggle is Real

This week, we explore the tension between the law and sin as Paul describes the

struggle within every believer. While the law is holy, it reveals our sinfulness and our

inability to achieve righteousness on our own. Paul’s transparent reflection on his own

battle with sin sets the stage for understanding our need for God’s grace and the victory

found in Jesus Christ. As you read, consider the depth of God’s mercy in the face of our

daily struggles.

5 Questions:

1. Paul describes an ongoing battle between our desires and our actions. How have you experienced this tension in your own life, and what have you learned from those struggles?

2. The law reveals our sin but cannot save us from it. How can recognizing this truth change how you approach your relationship with God?

3. Paul says that sin takes advantage of the law and deceives us. Can you think of a time when sin distorted something good in your life? How did God’s grace bring clarity?

4. Victory over sin doesn’t come from willpower but from surrender to Christ. What does surrender practically look like in your daily life?

5. Paul ends Romans 7 with the powerful declaration that Christ alone is our deliverance. How can you remind yourself to live in the victory Christ has already won?