Message: “World Missions Conference – Week 2” from Warwick de Jersey
Steve Dinning - 10 August, 2025
Gospel-Shaped Mondays
Romans Chapter 12 - 16: A Shaping GospelToday's Readings: Leviticus 19:9-18 Romans 13:1-14In this sermon on Romans 13:1–14 and Leviticus 19:9–18, Steve Dinning explores what it means to live “gospel-shaped Mondays” by being faithful citizens, loving neighbours, and living in light of Christ’s return. Using relatable modern-day scenarios, he unpacks Paul’s call to submit to governing authorities as established by God (Romans 13:1–7), to fulfil the ongoing debt of love to others as the heart of the law (Romans 13:8–10; Leviticus 19:18), and to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” while rejecting deeds of darkness (Romans 13:11–14). The message challenges believers to let the gospel shape everyday decisions, relationships, and priorities in view of God’s mercy.5 Questions to Think About:1. How does Romans 13:1–2 challenge your attitude toward government authorities, especially when you disagree with them?2. What does it mean for you personally to have an “ongoing debt to love one another” (Romans 13:8)?3. In what situations do you find it most difficult to “love your neighbour as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:9–10)?4. How does the reality that “our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed” (Romans 13:11) shape your daily choices?5. What might it look like for you to “clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 13:14) in a current challenge you face?3 Things to Take Away:1. God’s sovereignty over authority — All governing powers ultimately derive their authority from God (Romans 13:1–2), and our submission reflects trust in His order.2. Love as the fulfilment of the law — Every command is summed up in loving your neighbour as yourself (Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:8–10).3. Live ready for Christ’s return — Put aside deeds of darkness and intentionally live in the light of Jesus’ coming day (Romans 13:11–14).
Scripture References: Leviticus 19:9-18, Romans 13:1-14