Small Group Discussion
Romans 10:14-21
- As an introductory question: What do you think makes for good preaching?
- What do you think the majority culture in America thinks of preaching or makes for good preaching?
- According to verses 14 and 15 of chapter 10, what are some of the requirements and preconditions that must exist before someone can confess and believe in the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ?
- How would you articulate the main point of 10:14-15 (and 10:17)?
- What might these verses call us to in our lives?
- In 10:16, Paul says that all Israel has not obeyed the gospel (and cites Isaiah 53:1)
- How has Paul established this argument thus far in the book of Romans? (see Romans 2:1-3:20, 9:1-13)
- In 10:18, Paul asks if the nation of Israel has heard the gospel. How does he answer that question?
- How does he support that answer from scripture? (See also Psalm 19:4.)
- In 10:19-21, Paul asks if Israel has understood. (Presumably, he is asking if they have understood that there will be Gentiles who are included in God’s redemptive plan and that there will be Jewish people who will be excluded from it)
- How does he answer this question?
- How does he support his answer from scripture? (See also Deuteronomy 32:21 and Isaiah 65:1-2)
- How might this passage be calling us to participate in the Great Commission?
- How can you be faithful in evangelism (and disciplining others) in your life?
- What does this passage teach us about the heart of God?
- What does this passage teach us about how people can be saved and reconciled to God?
- How will this affect the way you share your faith with others?
- How does this affect your view of preaching?
- How important is the spread of the Gospel message?