Icebreaker Question
What’s one thing you’ve recommended to others recently—a restaurant, movie, podcast, or product—that you were excited about?
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Questions
In verses 13–14 Paul says he “magnifies” his ministry to the Gentiles. Why does Paul use this language, and what does it teach us about gospel responsibility today?
Paul says his goal is to “provoke” his fellow Jews to jealousy so that “some might be saved” (v.14). How should this shape our view of evangelism?
In verse 15 Paul says Israel’s rejection brought reconciliation to the world, but their acceptance will be “life from the dead. ” What does this mean, and how does it give us hope?
In verse 16 Paul uses metaphors of firstfruits/dough and root/branches. How do these images reassure us about God’s plan?
Next Steps
This week, magnify your ministry by intentionally sharing the gospel with someone. Treat it not as a burden but as an act of worship to God.
Prayer Focus
Pray for renewed seriousness in evangelism, that God would use our witness to stir others toward Christ, and that we would live with confidence in His covenant promises that bring “life from the dead.” Pray also for John and Tammy Cooley, our missionaries to Jamaica.