Discovery Study 1

Romans 1:8-15 NLT

Question #1. What does this passage say about God?


1. God can be thanked. Romans 1:8
2. God should be thanked through Jesus Christ. Romans 1:8
3. God knows how often we pray. Romans 1:9
4. We can bring the needs of others in prayer to God. Romans 1:9
5. God's will ultimately determines all things. Romans 1:10
6. The Lord is someone with whom we can grow strong. Romans 1:11

Question #2. What does this passage say about mankind?


1. ​Man can know God personally. Note the use of the phrase, "my God." Romans 1:8
2. Man can thank God. Romans 1:8
3. People's faith in God can be talked about by others, far and wide. Romans 1:8
4. We can pray day and night for others. Romans 1:9
5. We can serve God with all our heart. Romans 1:9
6. Man can help others grow strong in the Lord. Romans 1:10
7. Man can mutually encourage each other in the faith. Romans 1:11
8. A believer can have a great sense of obligation to preach the Good News to people. Romans 1:15

Question #3. What is God saying to me?


1. Man can help others grow strong in the Lord. Romans 1:10 (Question #2: Answer 6). Just as others have played a role in helping me grow strong in the Lord, I need to be mindful of helping others grow strong in the Lord. 

Question #4. Who can I tell?

1. ​Those God has given me to disciple. 

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* This passage is quite lengthly, therefore you may need to limit your answers or study a portion of a passage at a time. Do what works.