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Example vv.15-21 1. What was Paul's purpose for writing according to v.15? 2. How does the apostle describe himself in v.16? 3. Describe his attitude towards his apostleship. 4. What did the apostle mean by glorying in Christ? v.17 5. How did Paul lead the Gentiles into obedience? v.18 6. On what authority was he speaking? 7. What was the basis for his authority v.18? 8. On who's power was Paul working on? What did he accomplish? 9. What was Paul's ambition? 10. What is the value of missionary work? v.21 Desire to go to Rome vv.22-26 1. How did the apostle feel about the church in Rome? 2. What had kept him from going? 3. Describe Paul's loyalty to the task given him. 4. As an aside, (Romans 15:26) we have an account of churches helping other churches. 5. What did the Gentiles owe the Jewish church? Join in the Struggle vv.27-33 1. Why do you think the apostle calls his work a struggle? 2. What part does prayer play in the "struggle"? 3. What were His prayer requests? To what end? 4. List ways we can join the struggle for the kingdom? 5. What examples of Paul would you like to emulate? Main Lesson: Memory Verse: Romans 15:30 30 I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. |