Romans 8:26-30
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray 
  for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which 
  cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the 
  Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And 
  we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the 
  called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to 
  be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 
  30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also 
  justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Our Unfailing Hope, Part 1 — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 8:26-30
Sermon Series: Romans (53rd sermon)
May 2, 2021

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How does biblical “hope” differ from the way that word is used today? What were the two aspects of hope discussed in the sermon?
2.   Looking at the big picture, how does this whole portion of Romans 8 provide fuel for suffering, fighting, and holiness?
3.   What is Paul describing in vv. 26-27? How does this deepen our understanding of the Trinity?
4.   How does the intercessory work of the Spirit encourage us not to lose heart in the face of our weakness and failure?
5.   Why is v. 28 so precious to Christians? How has God used this verse in your life?
6.   How does the context of v. 28 bring clarity and precision to its meaning and application?

References: Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 2:1; Romans 8:34; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:30; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:21.