Lesson 28
Romans 15:14-33
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Living by Faith: A Study in Romans
I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. Romans 15:29
Our last passage for study ended with the blessing, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
Read Romans 15:14-21
1) How does Paul express the hope he has for the Romans Christians?
2) Paul states that he has spoken boldly because of the grace given to him.a) What was grace given to Paul for?
b) How did the Romans benefit from Paul's ministry?
3) Reading Acts will acquaint one with Paul's faithful labor in God's service. When Paul says he is proud of his work, who is he really boasting in? See Romans 15:18.
4) How was God at work in Paul's ministry? Give verses.
5) What is Christ accomplishing through you and what would you like him to accomplish through you?
6) Why was it important to Paul that he not build on another man's foundation?
7) In verse 21 Paul identifies his ministry with Isaiah's prophecy. How was Isaiah's prophecy fulfilled: a) By Paul?
b) By the church?
c) What part might we play in fulfilling this prophecy?
8) We can be encouraged that when we fulfill the calling God has on our lives we are participating in God's big plan foretold ages ago!Read Romans 15:22-33 and Acts 219) What hindered Paul from seeing the Romans?
10) Rome is only one part of Paul's intended journey. What are Paul's complete plans?
11) Before going to Europe, Paul will go to Jerusalem. What is his purpose there?
a) Read Acts 15 and describe problems the Jerusalem church faced.
b) How might a Gentile gift to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem contribute to the unity of the body?
12) What reasoning does Paul use when claiming that saints as far away as Macedonia and Achaia owe provision to the Jerusalem church?
13) Paul says he knows that when he comes to Rome he will come with the fulness of the blessing of Christ. Under what circumstances did Paul finally journey to Rome? See Acts 21 and Acts 25:1-12.
14) Is there a time in your life when God answered a prayer but not in the way you expected? What happened?
15) Why does Paul desire the Roman's prayers?
16) Read Acts 22. What did Paul face in Jerusalem?
17) Paul is bringing aid from the Gentile Christians at Rome to Jerusalem. Why might this service not be acceptable to the saints there?
18) Looking to the Roman Christians with joy, Paul prays that it is God's will that he come to them. What does Paul hope to gain from the Roman Christians?
19) Refreshment is a valuable ministry to offer another believer (1 Corinthians 16:18; 2 Corinthians 7:13; Philemon 7,20). It results from rivers of living water flowing from our hearts (John 7:38-39). Is there anything that hinders you from refreshing others?
20) Who do you know that needs refreshment? How can you refresh them this week?
If we trust God to make us a blessing to others, he will accomplish it!
May the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:33
Copyright © 2009, Carol Duffy. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Romans 15:14-33
Read Mark Learn Bible Studies
Living by Faith: A Study in Romans
I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. Romans 15:29
Our last passage for study ended with the blessing, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
Read Romans 15:14-21
1) How does Paul express the hope he has for the Romans Christians?
2) Paul states that he has spoken boldly because of the grace given to him.a) What was grace given to Paul for?
b) How did the Romans benefit from Paul's ministry?
3) Reading Acts will acquaint one with Paul's faithful labor in God's service. When Paul says he is proud of his work, who is he really boasting in? See Romans 15:18.
4) How was God at work in Paul's ministry? Give verses.
5) What is Christ accomplishing through you and what would you like him to accomplish through you?
6) Why was it important to Paul that he not build on another man's foundation?
7) In verse 21 Paul identifies his ministry with Isaiah's prophecy. How was Isaiah's prophecy fulfilled: a) By Paul?
b) By the church?
c) What part might we play in fulfilling this prophecy?
8) We can be encouraged that when we fulfill the calling God has on our lives we are participating in God's big plan foretold ages ago!Read Romans 15:22-33 and Acts 219) What hindered Paul from seeing the Romans?
10) Rome is only one part of Paul's intended journey. What are Paul's complete plans?
11) Before going to Europe, Paul will go to Jerusalem. What is his purpose there?
a) Read Acts 15 and describe problems the Jerusalem church faced.
b) How might a Gentile gift to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem contribute to the unity of the body?
12) What reasoning does Paul use when claiming that saints as far away as Macedonia and Achaia owe provision to the Jerusalem church?
13) Paul says he knows that when he comes to Rome he will come with the fulness of the blessing of Christ. Under what circumstances did Paul finally journey to Rome? See Acts 21 and Acts 25:1-12.
14) Is there a time in your life when God answered a prayer but not in the way you expected? What happened?
15) Why does Paul desire the Roman's prayers?
16) Read Acts 22. What did Paul face in Jerusalem?
17) Paul is bringing aid from the Gentile Christians at Rome to Jerusalem. Why might this service not be acceptable to the saints there?
18) Looking to the Roman Christians with joy, Paul prays that it is God's will that he come to them. What does Paul hope to gain from the Roman Christians?
19) Refreshment is a valuable ministry to offer another believer (1 Corinthians 16:18; 2 Corinthians 7:13; Philemon 7,20). It results from rivers of living water flowing from our hearts (John 7:38-39). Is there anything that hinders you from refreshing others?
20) Who do you know that needs refreshment? How can you refresh them this week?
If we trust God to make us a blessing to others, he will accomplish it!
May the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:33
Copyright © 2009, Carol Duffy. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.