Romans 15

Please join us each Sunday morning at 9:30 am.  We are currently working through the Book of Romans.

This week's assignment is to read Chapter 15.

After reading the passage, use these questions as the basis for your discussion.

1.  What stood out for you / what was interesting and why?  (The Holy Spirit's prompting)

2.  What was the passage about / the main message / big idea?  (The Word of God)

3.  What should we do / how can we apply this  message?  (Faith in Action)

I. Introduction to Romans 15
  • Context: Paul’s concluding exhortations to the Roman church, focusing on unity amid Jewish and Gentile believers.
  • Key Themes: Mutual edification, Christ-centered endurance, and the global scope of God’s promises.
II. Key Sections & Teachings
A. Unity Through Bearing Burdens (Romans 15:1–7)
  1. The Call to Selflessness
    • Strong believers should bear the weaknesses of others (v. 1).
    • Christ’s example: Pleasing others, not Himself (v. 3; Psalm 69:9).
  2. Purpose of Scripture
    • Scripture provides endurance and encouragement (v. 4).
  3. Prayer for Unity
    • May God grant harmony to glorify Him (v. 6).
B. Christ’s Ministry to Jews and Gentiles (Romans 15:8–13)
  1. Fulfillment of Promises
    • Jesus became a servant to Jews (v. 8) and Gentiles (v. 9–12).
    • Old Testament support: Quotes from Psalms, Deuteronomy, and Isaiah.
  2. Hope Through the Spirit
    • A prayer for joy, peace, and overflowing hope (v. 13).
C. Paul’s Missionary Heart (Romans 15:14–33)
  1. Paul’s Ministry Priorities
    • Preaching where Christ is unknown (v. 20–21; Isaiah 52:15).
    • Plans to visit Rome in route to Spain (v. 24, 28).
  2. Request for Prayer
    • Protection from opposition in Jerusalem (v. 30–31).
    • Desire for joyful fellowship (v. 32).
III. Application & Discussion
  1. Personal Reflection
    • How can you “bear with” others’ weaknesses in your community?
    • What steps foster unity across cultural or doctrinal differences?
  2. Mission Focus
    • How does Paul’s zeal for unreached people groups challenge modern believers?
  3. Trust in God’s Faithfulness
    • Reflect on a time God provided endurance or hope in trials (v. 13).
IV. Memory Verses
  • Romans 15:1–2 (bearing others’ burdens)
  • Romans 15:7 (acceptance as Christ accepted us)
  • Romans 15:13 (hope through the Spirit)
V. Closing Prayer
  • Thank God for His unifying power and ask for grace to live as peacemakers.