Bible Study Snacks, Romans 14:13-15:13

Hi, everyone!

I'd like to thank you for joining me this week 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 Romans 14:13-15:13

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

The emphasis in the last half of Romans 14:13-23 is about the importance of being true to one's own conscience, and not encouraging the weak brother to violate his own. Things harmless within themselves can destroy those whose consciences do not permit them, so those who understand the true nature of the kingdom of God will be willing to forego personal liberties to maintain peace and build up their weaker brethren.

In Romans 15:1-13, Paul continues his discussion on how those who are strong are to receive and bear with the infirmities of the weak. Encouraging the strong to be concerned with uplifting the weak, he reminds them of Christ and His unselfishness.
Reminding them of the value of the Old Testament Scriptures, he pleads for patience so that with one mind and one mouth they may glorify God.

Lastly, he calls for them to receive one another to the glory of God, just as Christ served both Jews and Gentiles in fulfilling the prophets of old. Paul then offers a prayer that God might fill them with joy and peace in believing, so that they may abound in hope with the help of the Holy Spirit.

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 14:13-15:13. 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. Instead of judging one another, what are we asked to do in Romans 14:13?
2. What is Paul so sure of in Romans 14:14?
3. What allowance does he build into his certainty of what is right (Romans 14:14)?
4. What law am I breaking when I make an issue of food to the point I hurt my brother (Romans 14:15)?
5. Write down a few synonyms for the word ‘destroy’? Why might Paul use such a strong word in Romans 14:15 to describe the situation?
6. Romans 14:16 is a powerful and practical principle for our lives. Write this verse down.
7. If eating and drinking are not the most important things about the kingdom of God, what is (Romans 14:17)?
8. What things are we to pursue (Romans 14:19)?
9. What does Paul ask us to refrain from doing if it causes our brother to stumble (Romans 14:21)?
10. Romans 14:22-23 also lists a very important principle for our Christian faith. Write it in your own words.
11. Instead of criticizing those who are weaker than ourselves, how are we to treat them (Romans 15:1-2)?
12. Why should we go out of our way to help others (Romans 15:3)?
13. What can we look forward to find in the Old Testament Scriptures (Romans 15:4)?
14. Instead of looking down on different individuals, what should our attitude be (Romans 15:5)?
15. What is our purpose of being of the same mind (Romans 15:6)?
16. The principle set out in verse 7, “Accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God,” is elaborated in verses 8-13 among two different groups. What are those two different groups called (Romans 15:8 & 9-12)?
17. Through what power are they able to really love those who have different views (Romans 15:13)?

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 14:13-15:13. 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