Wednesday Night Bible Study Romans 10:14-21

Romans: “The just shall live by faith”

The Call to Preach and Receive Good News

Read:  Romans 10:14-21

Scripture and Key References:

“So, faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” ~ Romans 10:17

Acts 13:1-3                   Matthew 10:22; 24:9                   Deut. 32:21                      John 15:20-21                      2 Peter 1:9                      Acts 17:29-31

Introduction:

            By the grace of God, Paul was a highly successful missionary.  His preaching of the Gospel was used by God to bring many to faith in Christ.  But he experienced failures, also, and today’s passage makes that clear.  Many who heard the message of the Gospel from Paul rejected it, and many of those who rejected it also became hostile toward Him for proclaiming it.  This reality is experienced by all who obey the great commission.  Always and everywhere, many believe, but many refuse.  And although many refuse, we must not think there is something wrong with the message or the delivery method.  Israel’s rejection of the Gospel shows us that hearing and even understanding the gospel message does not mean someone will believe it! It requires the work of the Holy Spirit!

Discussion and Review Questions:

1.     As an introductory question: What do you think makes for good preaching?  What do you think the majority culture in America things of preaching or makes for good preaching?

2.     According to verses 14 and 15 of chapter 10, what are some the requirements and preconditions that must exist before someone can confess and believe on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ? 

3.     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? 

4.     How could God use you to bless someone with “beautiful feet,” sharing the good news of salvation?  Who could you pray for to “hear” and “believe” the message of the Gospel?  Do you count it a privilege to be part of the way God saves people? 

5.     Do you ever find that you make excuses for “decent folk” who reject the Gospel message?  How might you share the Gospel with them in a fresh and pointed way?