Bible Study Snacks, Romans 14:1-12

Hi, everyone!

I'd like to thank you for joining me again as we continue our journey through the Book of Romans. I hope that all is going well in your life! I also most sincerely hope that you'll find these Bible Study Snacks helpful and spiritually enlightening in your walk with God. In this session, we will study a new chapter. The chapter is Romans, Chapter 14, verses 1-12.

Here is this week's bible study in summary...

Paul discusses the relationship strong and weak brethren are to have towards each other. He admonishes the strong to be careful in their dealings with those whose faith and knowledge is weak, and for the weak not to judge those who are doing what God allows.

In such matters, each brother should be true to their conscience and do what they do as service rendered to the Lord. There is no place for condemning or despising one another in these matters, for Jesus will be the judge. Of primary concern is not to put stumbling blocks in a brother's way.

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 14:1-12. 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 kind of people are we told to accept (Romans 14:1)?
2. What condition is put upon the way we accept them (Romans 14:1)?
3. Describe the two kinds of people and their faith as mentioned in Romans 14:2.
4. What does Paul ask both groups to do in Romans 14:3?
5. What is the main point of his question in Romans 14:4?
6. Paul goes from speaking about foods to what topic in Romans 14:5?
7. Describe the two views Christians have toward treating certain days as holy days (Romans 14:5).
8. What is the most important principle both groups need to remember (Romans 14:5)?
9. What makes a person’s views “holy” and acceptable to the Lord (Romans 14:6)?
10. The NASB translation of Romans 14:7 is more accurate: “For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself.” If we don’t live or die for ourselves, for whom do we live (Romans 14:8)?
11. What was the overall purpose of Christ’s death and resurrection (Romans 14:9)?
12. Paul asks two questions in Romans 14:10. Write them in your own words.
13. Why are we not to judge our brothers and sisters (Romans 14:10)?
14. Are Christians exempt from the need to give an account of ourselves? Why (Romans 14:11-12)?
15. List at least two changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:
16. Why is the one which limits what he eats weak in faith rather than the other person?
17. A holy life is one which does what pleases God. How does this apply if there is no particular right or wrong way
18. Have you ever seriously thought about giving a final account of your life? What do you think you will need to give an account for? How are you fairing? List one way to improve.

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 14:1-12. 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