Paul, the Minister to the Gentiles - Romans 15:14-22
Understand It
- How did Paul describe the Christians at Rome? (15:14)
- How did Paul understand his own mission? (15:14-16)
- Why did Paul preach to the Gentiles? (15:16)
- What was Paul’s "priestly duty"? (15:16)
- What was the focus of Paul’s life? (15:17-18)
- What was the only thing that Paul was willing to speak of? (15:18-19)
- To what did Paul credit his success in evangelism? (15:18-19)
- What was Paul’s ambition? (15:20)
- Why did Paul preach the gospel where Christ was not known? (15:20)
- What had hindered Paul from coming to see the people in the church at Rome? (15:22)
Apply It
- At this point in your life, what could you do to determine whether your vocation is in line with God’s desires for your life?
- How can God best use you as a witness, both this week and in the future?
Paul's Plan to Visit Rome - Romans 15:23-33
Understand It
- Where was Paul planning to travel? (15:23-24) Why?
- Why was Paul planning to visit Rome? (15:23-25)
- How did Paul want the Roman Christians to help him? (15:24, 30-32)
- What was Paul’s immediate destination? (15:25)
- What was Paul taking to Jerusalem? (15:26)
- What had the Jews done for the Gentiles? (15:27)
- How did Paul explain why Gentiles should give financial assistance to Jews in Jerusalem? (15:27)
- What would Paul bring with him when he visited Rome? (15:29)
- For what did Paul ask the people to pray? (15:30-32)
- With what benediction did Paul close his request? (15:33)
Apply It
- What sacrifice can you make this week to help another believer who is struggling with a burden?
- How could you help and show appreciation to the person who helped you come to faith in Christ?
