Romans Chapter 3 Verses 1-8

God’s Faithfulness

1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?

2 Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.

3 What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness?

4 Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: “So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge.”

5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)

6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?

7 Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?”

8 Why not say—as some slanderously claim that we say—“Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is just!

Prayer Lesson 10

Father God, thank you for helping us to understand your Word and lead us into all truth. We thank you for our Jewish brothers and sisters that have gone before us to spread your truth. We thank you Jesus for your blood that covers a multitude of sin. We thank you Jesus that you did not come to abolish the law and the prophets but you came to fulfill them. For in you, we live and move and have our being. Jesus you said, “Oh Jerusalem, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.” Yes Lord God, gather your Jewish people, gather your gentiles, let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 25-29

25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised.

26 So then, if those who are not circumcised keep the law’s requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised?

27 The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical.

29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.

Prayer

Father God, we are humbled to be able to read and discuss your word. We pray that our words would bring clarity and that you would bless all that study your word with us. Lord, forgive us when we fall short of your standard and we pray we would not cause unbelievers to blaspheme your name. It is in your name Jesus that we pray. Amen.

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 17-24

The Jews and the Law

17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;

18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;

19 if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark,

20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth—

21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

23 You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.Prayer

Father God, we thank you for your Word. We thank you for your Holy Spirit, which is the best teacher there is. You have written your law upon our hearts so that we might not sin against you, Lord. And when we do, your Holy Spirit convicts us of our behavior. Help us to confess our sins just as quickly as when you convict us, Lord. If there is someone we need to reconcile with, Lord, humble us and help us to do that. If there is a behavior that we are doing that we need to turn from, help us to do it, Lord. You are faithful to forgive us when we come to you with a contract Hart. Praise you, Lord Jesus, amen.