THE PRIESTLY DUTY TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL
Romans 15:14-33
Key Verse: 15:16
What was Paul’s confidence about the Roman believers (14)? Why was he writing them (15a)?
Read verses 15b-16. What was the grace God gave Paul? How did Paul expand the meaning of priestly duty to himself (Ex 19:5-6a; Ro 1:5)? What does it mean to all believers to have a priestly duty (1Pe 2:9-10)?
What was the purpose of Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles (17)? How had God blessed his ministry (18-19)? What was his holy ambition (20-22)?
What was Paul’s future plan (23-29)? Why did he want to go to Rome (Ro 1:10-15)? To Spain (Ac 1:8)? Why was it so important for him to visit Jerusalem (25-27)?
What were Paul’s prayer requests (30-33)? What was the problems he anticipated in going to Jerusalem (Ac 21:10-14)? What can we learn from Paul who asks prayer support, even from the Roman believers?