Bible Study Snacks, Romans 11:25-36

Hi, everyone!

I would like to thank you 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 11, verses 25-36. 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 draws to a conclusion, he explains that this is how "all Israel" will be saved. Through a "hardening in part" mercy can now be shown to the Gentiles, and by showing mercy to the Gentiles mercy will be available to disobedient Israel. In this way Paul can say that "God has committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all", proving that God is no respecter of persons and makes His plan of salvation available to all. Paul ends this section with a doxology praising the wisdom and knowledge of God.

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 11:25-36. 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. Why doesn’t Paul want us to be ignorant of the mystery (Romans 11:25)?
2. Either explain this mystery in your own words or quote Paul (Romans 11:25b-d).
3. Will all or part of Israel be saved (Romans 11:26)?
4. How does Paul describe this salvation in verses 26-27 (this is from Isaiah 59:20-21)?
5. Share the two different views of the Israelites expressed in Romans 11:28: From the gospel’s point of view the Israelites are __________. They are His __________ when the Israelites obey.
6. What two things are irrevocable (Romans 11:29)? _________ and __________.
7. The pronouns of Romans 11:30-31 can be confusing. Please fill in what the words stand for: “Just as __________(you) who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of __________(their) disobedience, so____________ (they) too have now become disobedient in order that ___________(they) too may now receive mercy as a result of God’s mercy to ____________(you).”
8. For what reason has God bound all men over to disobedience (Romans 11:32)?
9. List at least five of the ways God is described in Romans 11:33-35.
10. Romans 11:36 is an expressive and yet terse summary of God’s power and being. Explain each of the given clauses given in your own words:
1) “from Him”
2) “through Him”
3) “to Him”
11. How does Paul close this message about election and salvation (Romans 11:36)?
12.Look back over Romans 11:33-36. What are some differences between God and yourself. Check and see if you have a tendency to complain or argue with God about something you don’t fully understand?

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 11:25-36. 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