Bible Study Snacks, Romans 10:1-15

Hi, everyone!

Thank you so much for joining me as we continue our journey through the Book of Romans. I hope that all is well in your life! This week, we will be studying Chapter 10 verses 1-15. It is my most sincere hope that you'll find these Bible Study Snacks helpful and spiritually enlightening in your walk with God.

This week in summary...

As Paul continues to explain God's dealings with the nation of Israel, he repeats his expression of love towards them. Though as a nation they had plenty of zeal, unfortunately their zeal was not according to knowledge. Thus they rejected the righteousness of God while trying to establish their own righteousness through the Law of Moses. But Paul explains that Christ is the fulfillment of the Law and has brought it to an end.

The righteousness God now offers is based upon faith in Christ, not keeping the Law. It involves not the accomplishment of some great feat (like ascending to heaven or descending to hell), but such things as confessing Jesus as Lord and believing that God raised Him from the dead. As foretold by Scripture, it is offered to all, both Jew and Gentile. And it is offered through the medium of preaching the Word.

Let’s pray:

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Carefully read through Romans 10:1-15. Here again, I must stress the word “carefully” because if you aren’t “careful” you will miss Paul’s point. Let Paul speak to you through his writings as if he were right there with you, sharing his story in person.

This week’s study questions:

1. Who is Paul greatly concerned about at the beginning of this chapter (Romans 10:1; also refer to Romans 9:1-5)?
2. What are the two ways Paul sees his own concern for these people (Romans 10:1)?
3. Were they sincere in their religious beliefs (Romans 10:2)?
4. What was Paul’s criticism of their belief (Romans 10:2)?
5. List the three obstacles that these people had in becoming saved (Romans 10:3).
6. Complete Romans 10:4 (NIV version). Christ is the ___________ of the ______________ so that there may be _________________ for everyone who _______________________.
7. How does Moses describe the life based on the law (Romans 10:5)?
8. The righteousness based on faith is also spoken of in the Old Testament. What two truths about the Messiah are prophesied in these Old Testament verses (Romans 10:6-7)?
a) “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down.)
b) ‘Who will descend into the deep?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).”
9. Is the Messiah Paul preached about different than what they have in their Old Testament scriptures (Romans 10:8)?
10. We are very familiar with the confession stated in verse 9 and amplified in verse 10? What is the connection between this confession and the quote in verse (Romans 10:8)?
11. Paul is sharing the gospel with the Jews in these verses. Please write down the quote that he uses to clinch his powerful gospel presentation (Romans 10:11).
12. Paul was certain this message was not only for Jews but for Gentiles too. What scripture does he give to the Jews showing that salvation riches are for whoever calls upon Him (Romans 10:12-13)?
13. Paul also uses Old Testament scripture to defend his missionary zeal (Romans 10:14-15). Complete the logical steps Paul develops in these two verses.
a. How can they call upon the Lord if they haven’t _______________ (Romans 10:14)?
b. How can they believe unless they have ______________________ (Romans 10:14)?
c. How can they hear unless someone ________________________ to them (Romans 10:14)?
d. How can they preach unless someone _______________________ (Romans 10:15)?

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 10:1-15. Take your time and read each question and verse as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you might see something new that you overlooked the first time around.

As we journey through our studies together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!

Sheri