Romans 9:1-5

A Broken Heart

Mark 12:30-31

When Is the last time you felt the overwhelming desire to protect someone from a life of Destruction?

Next Steps

Consider your own heart for the lost. When was the last time you felt compelled to intervene, to guide someone onto the path of life? Have you ever experienced a burden so heavy that you would willingly bear another’s punishment if it meant their salvation?

Questions For Further Discussion

What is the main theme of Paul’s concern and anguish in Romans 9:1-5?

How does Paul’s attitude towards the salvation of the Israelites reflect God’s love and compassion for all people?

When was the last time you felt compelled to intervene and guide someone onto the path of life, as Paul did for the Israelites?

Have you ever experienced a burden so heavy that you would willingly bear another’s punishment for their salvation, like Paul’s willingness to take the curse for the Israelites?

What challenges did Paul present to the Jews regarding their faith in Jesus versus relying on being the chosen people?

How does Paul’s sacrificial attitude towards the Israelites relate to Jesus’ sacrifice for all people?

Reflect on a time when you felt a strong desire to protect someone from harm or guide them towards a better path, similar to Paul’s concern for the Israelites.

Have you ever been willing to take on the consequences or burdens for someone else’s benefit, like Paul’s willingness to bear the curse for the Israelites?

Why did Paul express his deep concern and anguish for the Israelites in Romans 9:1-5?

How does Paul’s love for the Israelites reflect God’s desire for all people to come to faith in Jesus?

Can you think of a time when you wanted to help someone make better choices or lead them towards the right path, like Paul wanted to do for the Israelites?

Would you be willing to bear the consequences for someone else if it meant they could be saved, similar to how Paul expressed his willingness to bear the curse for the Israelites?