Mystery and Majesty

Small Group Discussion

Romans 11

  1. What stood out to you most in this week’s message?
  2. What does the term “mystery” refer to in the New Testament (Romans 11:25)?
  3. What is the warning Paul is giving the Gentiles?
    • (Paul is repeating this warning from verse 18.)
    • How can we also learn from this warning? 
  4. What does Romans 11:29 tell us of Israel’s standing before God?
  5. Why does Paul explain that God’s ways are higher than our ways (Romans 11:34-35)?
  6. Why did Paul praise God (Romans 11:33-36)?
  7. What should our response be towards these verses?
  8. Paul speaks about having hope that people who have rejected God could still have a change of heart and be saved.
    • How does this apply to the personal story of anyone in the group? 
  9. Paul talks about a group of people who walked away from Christ, but he longs that they would return.
    • Who do you know that you feel the same way about? 
  10. Who can you be praying for that they too would have a change of heart and come to Christ?