Bible Study Snacks, Romans 9:24-33

Hi, everyone!

Thank you so much for joining me again as we continue our journey through the Book of Romans. I hope that all has been going well in your life! This week, we will be studying Chapter 9 verses 24-33. 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...

Who are the "vessels of mercy"? They consist of Gentiles, and a remnant of Israel, as foretold by Hosea and Isaiah. Paul's conclusion? God's words of promise were not just to the fleshly descendants of Abraham (as the Jews would have it), but to the faithful remnant of Israel and to the Gentiles who accepted the righteousness which is by faith. The only reason any of the Israelites were rejected by God was because of their rejection of the Messiah, even as Isaiah foretold.

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 9:24-33. 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 does the “even us” of verse 24 refer to? Check out Romans 9:22-23.
2. From what two groups were these special people called or taken from (Romans 9:24)?
3. What book of the Bible does he quote verses from to prove this (Romans 9:25)?
4. List the three descriptions of God’s people, before and after God dealt with them (Romans 9:25-26).
5. The Lord states two facts about the Israelites from Romans 9:27. What are they?
6. Are we sure these things will occur (see Romans 9:28)?
7. Verse 29 is rephrased in the NIV with “Unless the Lord Almighty...”. The original text literally translated from the Old Testament says, “Except the LORD of Sabaoth...” What does ‘Sabaoth’ mean? How is it that they translate it “Lord Almighty”?
8. What are we to assume concerning the nature of Israel from what it says in Romans 9:29?
9. Complete the two contrasts Paul mentions in Romans 9:30 & 31. Please circle & fill in.
--The Gentiles (did/did not) pursue ____________ (have/have not) obtained it (9:30).
--The Israelites (did/did not) pursue __________ (have/have not) attained it (9:31).
10. Why is it that the Israelites were unsuccessful (Romans 9:32)?
11. What promise is given both to the Jews and to the Gentiles (Romans 9:33)?

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 9:24-33. 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