Romans 15: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Romans 15 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Those who are strong must bear the weaknesses of the weak and not please themselves (vv. 1-3). Each person should please their neighbor for good, building them up.

Key verse

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 (WEB)

Outline

Romans 15:1–3 Bearing One Another's Weaknesses
Romans 15:4–6 Learning and Unity Through Scriptures
Romans 15:7–12 Christ's Servanthood and Gentile Inclusion
Romans 15:13–19 Abounding in Hope and Paul's Ministry
Romans 15:20–24 Plans to Visit Rome and Spain
Romans 15:25–32 Aid to the Jerusalem Saints
Romans 15:33 Closing Blessing

Discussion questions

In v1, who does Paul say the strong ought to bear the weaknesses of?
What does Paul write in v13 about the God of hope?
In v6, what does it mean for believers to glorify God with 'one mouth'?
In v16, why does Paul refer to himself as a 'servant' of Christ Jesus?
When have you been called to 'accept one another' (v7) despite differences?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Romans 15: Romans 12, 2 Timothy 3, John 14.

Before next time: read Romans 16.