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Phoebe and Receive the Saints vv.1-16 1. Who was Phoebe? 2. How did the apostle want them to treat her? Why? 3. Question: What had Priscilla and Aquilla done? vv.3-5 4. Describe the number and relationships mentioned here. Paul did not plant this church. 5. Notice that almost each name has a characteristic/distinguisher. 6. What do we hope to be said of us by those who come in contact with us. 7. Notice the practice of greeting in .v16 Is this acceptable/practical? Why/not? Beware Dividers and Heretics vv.17-20 1. Do you remember the purpose of this epistle? 2. What warning does Paul give in v.17? 3. What are the characteristics of these people? v.18 Rephrase the warning. 4. How can you be wise yet innocent? 5. Describe the hearts of the brethren in Rome, according to v.19. 6. How do the wolves prey on the obedient's vulnerability? 7. How were they to deal with them? 8. Interpret v.20. ...God of peace/crush Satan 9. Why does Paul wish them grace? 10. Where does grace for discernment comes from? 11. How should we then pray? 12. Suggest practical ways the brethren can be protected. More Greetings vv.21-24 1. Note the different roles the people in vv.21-23 played. 2. Q and A on Chapters vv.12-16 3. Summarize the most relevant highlights for you in Chapters 12-16 Main Lesson: Memory Verse: Romans 16:17 17 I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. |