Bible Study Snacks, Romans 10:16-11:10

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 10:16 to Chapter 11:10. 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...

The problem with the nation of Israel was that not all of them received the gospel message, even when they had ample opportunity. But as Moses predicted, the day would come when God would provoke Israel to jealousy by another people, who Isaiah said did not seek God yet found Him, while Israel was constantly rebelling against Him.

Paul concludes chapter ten with a quotation from Isaiah describing the nation of Israel as "a disobedient and contrary people." Paul begins chapter eleven by giving several examples to show that despite this rebellion God has not totally rejected His people. What God has done, however, is harden the hearts of the rebellious Israelites.

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 10:16-11:10. 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. What does the gospel (‘glad tidings’ in NASB; ‘message’ in NIV) literally mean (Romans 10:16)?
2. Did everyone believe the gospel who heard it (Romans 10:16)?
3. Copy the OT quote in (Romans 10:16) that gives evidence for this unbelief.
4. Where does faith come from (Romans 10:17)?
5. Is it because Israel had never heard the gospel that they did not believe in Christ (Romans 10:18)?
6. These two verses prove that Israel did hear but as a nation did not believe Christ (Romans 10:19-20)? What is it that God said He would do if Israel turned away from the truth?
7. Does God’s rejection of Israel mean He doesn’t care for them (Romans 10:21)?
8. God hasn’t totally rejected His people Israel. What example does Paul give us in 11:1?
9. Which Israelites did He not reject?
10. What example does Paul give to prove that He has not rejected all Israelites (Romans 11:2-4)?
11. Paul described his own era as being: a) the same, b) better than c) worse than the time of Elijah (Romans 11:5)?
12. What are those chosen and reserved by God called in Romans 11:5?
13. Try to put in your own words the phrase “and if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace” (Romans 11:6)? Do your best!
14. Which one of the following two principles does God use in saving His people (Romans 11:7)? a) Those who work the hardest for Him are saved; b) Those who had not really been seeking received salvation because they were chosen.
15. God uses the ‘hardening’ of hearts and minds as a means of judging people. Describe the various ways Paul describes this process or the results of this hardening (Romans 11:8-10).

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 10:16-11:10. 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