It’s All About God’s Promises and His Sovereign Grace

Small Group Discussion

  1.  Who is Paul talking about in this passage?
  2. What is Paul’s heart toward those who are not saved and does it reflect your heart toward those in your life who are not saved?
  3. Does Paul’s heart here reflect the heart of God?
  4. What were the privileges of Israel?
  5. Who would most likely be prone to thinking the word of God has failed, a Jew or Gentile? 
    • Why?
  6. Whose choice was it for Jacob to receive God’s special promises?
    • Is it fair?
  7. Did God really hate Esau?
  8. Are Romans 9 verses 10-12 about salvation?
    • Was election here about salvation?
  9.  What does election/choice mean in Romans 9:11?
  10. How are we tempted to trust in our own works for salvation rather than the work of God?
  11. Read Romans 9:13.
    • How does that make you feel when you read “hate” and “love”?
  12. Romans 9:1-13 is meant to comfort, not to condemn.
    • How is it a comfort to you?