Opening: What were some of the hard and fast rules observed in your house when
you were growing up?
Connect
the Text with Your Life:
- What is the purpose of Paul’s series of questions in verses 14-17? How does this underscore the importance of evangelism.
- The central affirmation of the early church was “Jesus is Lord.” Everyone else in the Roman Empire was saying “Caesar is Lord.” Who or what are some gods that compete with your allegiance to Christ?
- Today’s passage contains the final steps on “The Romans Road.” First is Romans 10:9-10, and then Romans 10:13. Memorize these verses, then write out each step on “The Romans Road.”
Prayer
Focus: That we would always live, always think, and
always say, “Jesus is Lord.”
