Up until now, Paul has focused on God’s sovereignty, but now we shift to the responsibilities we as humans have in response to God’s mercy and sovereignty. This week, read Romans 9:30-10:4 and journal through the following questions: 

• Why did the unlikely Gentiles find righteousness, when the likely Jews did not?

• Read Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17 and Ephesians 2:8-9. How is righteousness obtained by faith?

• What was the stumbling stone for Israel? (v. 32-33)

• Does this contradict what we studied last week about God’s sovereignty? Why or why not?

• How did Paul express his desire in action for the Jews? (v. 1)

• What does Paul give Israel credit for? (v. 2)

• So, what is the problem? (v. 2)

• How does verse 2 challenge the idea that “It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you are sincere about your belief?”

• Other than knowledge, what else were the Jews missing? (v. 3)

• How do we submit to God’s righteousness? (v. 3) See also James 4:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6

• How is Christ the end of the law for righteousness? (v. 4)

Reflect & Respond

• What does this passage teach me about God?

• How does this change the way I live? 

Scripture to Memorize

“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” -Romans 10:4

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Yelena is the founder and editor in chief Tirzah. Yelena works as an attorney in tax and in her spare time, she is working on her first book for unmarried twenty-something women in extended waiting seasons and running Tirzah. She has a passion for pointing young women to Christ, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Yelena lives in Indiana with her husband, Daniel.