Free group study handout
Romans 10: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Romans 10 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Paul expresses his desire and prayer for Israel’s salvation (vv. 1-2). He testifies that they have a zeal for God, but it is not based on knowledge.
Key verse
“For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
Romans 10:10 (WEB)
Outline
- Romans 10:1–4 Desire for Israel's Salvation
- Romans 10:5–10 Righteousness Through Faith
- Romans 10:11–13 Universal Offer of Salvation
- Romans 10:14–17 The Necessity of Preaching
- Romans 10:18–21 Israel's Response
Discussion questions
- In v2, what does Paul say about Israel's knowledge regarding their zeal for God?
- What detail about faith is noted in v17 concerning its origin?
- In v8, what is the meaning of the phrase 'the word is near you'?
- Paul cites Isaiah in v21; what tension arises from this concerning Israel's response?
- When have you experienced a time when your faith needed to be spoken about, as in v10?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Romans 10: Isaiah 45, Galatians 3, Ephesians 2.
Before next time: read Romans 11.