How does Paul feel about the church in Rome?  Why?  (15:14)

What are some of the matters that Paul has had to boldly address with the church in Rome?  (15:15)

Why do you think that Paul made it a point to prioritize ministry among the Gentiles, instead of within the nation of Israel?  (15:16-20)

How is Christian ministry (evangelism, discipleship) a “priestly” ministry?  How is it similar to that of an Old Testament priest?  What kind of “offerings” do we, as Christians today, present to God?  (15:16)

Paul says that his ministry (Christ’s ministry through him) is marked both by “word and deed”.  (15:18)  Why do you think that is?  Do you think that both of these are important?  Is one more important than the other?  Why?

When was Paul hoping to visit the church in Rome?  And under what circumstances?  (15:22-24)

Where was Paul going when he wrote the letter to the church in Rome?  Where was he coming from?  What was he doing?  (15:25-28)

Why does Paul say that the Gentile Christians (jn Macedonia and Achaia) were obligated to give financially to support the Jewish Christians (in Jerusalem)?  (15:27)

What does Paul ask for prayer about?  (15:30-33)  How might this inform our own prayer lives?  And how we ask for prayer from others?

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