Week 12 (Nov. 23– Nov. 29) – Romans 10:1-17

Opening Question / Icebreaker:

• As a child, what was one goal you worked hard to achieve?   

Pray Together – ask God to bless your group, your time in His word, and your relationships. 

Read Romans 10:1-17. https://www.esv.org/Romans+10/

Observation & Interpretation Questions:

• In v. 1 Paul expresses his passion for the Israelites to be saved.  What is Paul wanting them to understand in regard to salvation? 

• How would the attitude of a person coming to God on the basis of his or her performance (v. 5) be different from that of someone coming to him by faith in Christ (v. 8-9)? 

• What does it mean to confess “Jesus is Lord?”

• What does it mean in v.13 to call on the name of the Lord?

• What is the purpose of Paul’s series of questions in verses 14-17? 

Application Questions:

• What is one major way your confession of Christ as Lord has influenced your own life?

• Who or what are “gods” that compete with our allegiance to Christ alone as Lord?

• How can you bring good news into the life of a particular family member or friend during this week of Thanksgiving? 

Close in Prayer:

• Pray together – lift any praises or concerns of the group members up to God in prayer.