Day 2: Romans 1:8-17
Read Romans 1:8-17
As you read consider -
- What stood out for you in this reading?
- What is God saying about what He has done, is doing or will do?
- How does the actions of God affect you and live with others?
- What questions does the reading bring up for you?
Pastor Richard's reflection
In verses 8-17 God says through St Paul
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
In this reading we are encouraged to see that:
- God's Gospel is for all people
- God's Gospel alone gives us a new life (salvation)
- our actions and work are possible because of God, including sharing His Gospel
- through others and their faith God also encourages us
- our righteousness always is dependent on the actions of Jesus...it is Jesus who makes us righteous
Some stuff to contemplate:
- How does Romans 1:8-17 affect how you see God, yourself, and how you see and will interact with others?
- What does Romans 1:8-17 call you to talk to God (pray) about? (Thanksgiving, more insight, help, forgiveness...)
- What do you think is worthwhile sharing with someone from what God has told you in Romans 1:8-17?
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