1. Why did Megan say she sometimes worries about the word “sin”? Does she think that sin isn’t a problem for us? How has the word “sin” been misused?
2. Read Rom 6:5-7. What fundamental change has Christ done in our lives according to this passage?
3. Do you feel like you have been freed from sin?
4. Read 6:12-13. Paul commands us not to let sin reign in our lives. What does the fact that Paul has to command us in this way say about the reality of our situation? (We still can and often do sin)
5. How does Paul want us to avoid sinning (see 6:13)
6. How is this different from just trying not to sin?
7. Do you find our pluralistic society to be an obstacle for you with respect to not sinning? If so, how?
8. Do you feel ashamed about your sin? Does shame become an obstacle to you that prevents the sort of transformation in your life that Jesus wants?
9. How can we deal with feelings of shame in our lives?
10. What might your life look like if you embrace the freedom from sin that Christ has given you?
11. In what ways does God want to set you free?