MC Discussion Questions Romans 1:8-17
Don’t forget to ask these 4 questions when reading the text:
Who is God?
What has He done?
Who are we?
What are we to do?
The best way to start learning any book of the Bible is to simply pray and read it over and over. As the longest of Paul’s letters in the New Testament, it takes about an hour to read the entire book of Romans. There are 16 chapters, and each chapter takes between 2-5 minutes to read.
Here are some practical plans for you to choose from in reading Romans:
1. Read Romans 1 hour each day to read the entire book every day
2. Read Romans 30 minutes each day to read the entire book every other day
3. Read Romans 15 minutes each day to read the entire book every four days
4. Read Romans just under 10 minutes each day to read the entire book once a week
In addition to Bible reading for yourself, the following questions are intended to help individuals and groups learn Romans.
Please use these questions as tools and not rules. As the Holy Spirit guides your time in Scripture, and as you have discussion with others, the goal is not finishing all of the questions but rather meeting with God through learning the Bible. Consider this time more as a compass pointing you in a direction than a map that directs your every step
MC Discussion Questions: Romans 1:8-17
Paul talks about preaching the gospel to reap a harvest. Who preached the gospel to you to help you become a Christian?
Are there any teachings in biblical Christianity that you struggle to not be ashamed of (1:16)? Why?
How have you experienced the power of the gospel in your own life (1:16)?
Habakkuk 2:4 is also quoted in Galatians 3:11 and Hebrews 10:38. To learn more about faith, look up those Scriptures in context.
Paul has tried repeatedly to visit the Christians in Rome and has been unable (1:8-15). He hopes to visit soon, but in the meantime sent a letter. Is there anyone you wish you could be with but cannot right now for some reason? How could you encourage them (a letter, call, text, etc.)?
Paul starts by praying a prayer of thanksgiving. Spend some time as a group sharing things you are thankful for and then pray for one another.