Paul wrote a letter to the church in Rome to introduce his mission and his faith. It is the most complete document of what Paul – once fervent Pharisee, now dynamic disciple – believed. Here is some of what he wrote about Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, the most complete revelation of God’s love and grace: pour your Spirit into my life that I may thrive and grow; becoming more like you dream I can become. Amen.
Monday – Romans 5:1-11
For Paul, it is all about Jesus’ death and resurrection. He does not report Jesus’ miracles or reflect on his teachings. Instead, he is fixed on the cross and the empty tomb. In this passage what did Jesus do and for whom did he do it? What does it mean to “be reconciled?” If your Bible used a different word in vs 10, what does it mean to you? How does that make a difference in your day?
Tuesday – Romans 6:1-14
God’s grace is irresistible, but that does not give us permission to sin freely. What does it mean to be “crucified with Christ?” How does Jesus give you the power to live in grace, and not governed by sin? In what ways does this give meaning and purpose to your life?
NEXT Steps Scripture & Prayer Guide
Paul wrote a letter to the church in Rome to introduce his mission and his faith. It is the most complete document of what Paul – once fervent Pharisee, now dynamic disciple – believed. Here is some of what he wrote about Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, the most complete revelation of God’s love and grace: pour your Spirit into my life that I may thrive and grow; becoming more like you dream I can become. Amen.
Monday – Romans 5:1-11
For Paul, it is all about Jesus’ death and resurrection. He does not report Jesus’ miracles or reflect on his teachings. Instead, he is fixed on the cross and the empty tomb. In this passage what did Jesus do and for whom did he do it? What does it mean to “be reconciled?” If your Bible used a different word in vs 10, what does it mean to you? How does that make a difference in your day?
Tuesday – Romans 6:1-14
God’s grace is irresistible, but that does not give us permission to sin freely. What does it mean to be “crucified with Christ?” How does Jesus give you the power to live in grace, and not governed by sin? In what ways does this give meaning and purpose to your life?
Wednesday – Romans 8:1-11
Paul plays on several words, not obvious in the English. There is a parallel between law and flesh as well as grace and Spirit. How does living according to the flesh differ from living according to the Spirit? If law condemns living according to the flesh to death, what does grace do? How does that affect the way you view your day?
Thursday – Romans 8:31-39
This is one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible. What is the promise? Are there any exceptions? What role did Jesus play in accomplishing this possibility? Paul had never been to Rome, likely had not met the people of this church, and did not know about their membership or their mission statement. Yet, he boldly affirms this promise. Does this promise apply to you? (You betcha!)
Friday – Romans 12:1-8
Paul discusses the importance of Israel in God’s scheme, and then comes to one of the great “Therefore’s” in the Bible. He has said everything beforehand to proclaim this. What does he urge his readers to do? What is the role of Jesus in all of this? How does this help shape your day?
Saturday – Romans 14:13-23
A controversy in Paul’s day was whether or not it was okay to eat meat that had been offered to a pagan idol. (No word on if it was smoked or barbequed.) What is Paul’s principle? See verse 17. Check out verse 20. What is the second principle? How would following these principles help us live in peace?