Romans 10:14-21
The Gospel and the Rebellion of the Israelites

Today, 04/01//2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in Romans 10:14-21.

14 How then may they call on One into whom they have not believed? And how may they believe One of whom they have not heard? And how may they hear without preaching?

15 And how may they preach if they are not sent? Even as it has been written, “How beautiful” “the feet of those preaching the gospel of peace, of those preaching the gospel of good things.” Isa. 52:7

16 But not all obeyed the gospel, for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” Isa. 53:1

17 Then faith is of hearing, and hearing through the Word of God.

18 But I say, Did they not hear? Yes, rather, “into all the earth their voice went out, and to the ends of the world their words.” LXX-Psa. 18:5; MT-Psa. 19:4

19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First, Moses says, “I will provoke you to jealousy by a non-nation, by an unwise nation I will anger you.” Deut. 32:21

20 But Isaiah is very bold and says, “I was found by those not seeking Me; I became known to those not inquiring after Me.” Isa. 65:1

21 But to Israel He says, “All the day I stretched out My hands to a disobeying and contradicting people.” Isa. 65:2

[Literal Translation of the Holy Bible]

Suggested Questions:

1. Is there any difference in the way of preaching the Gospel between those who live their life mainly for preaching the Gospel and those who live a normal life and preach the Gospel?

2. What does “hearing the Word of God” mean in verse 17? Does it mean directly hearing God’s voice?

3. What does verse 18 mean? Whose voices are being referred to? Is Paul saying that the Gospel has been preached to the ends of the earth?

4. How did the Israelites disobey God? How did they speak against God?

Suggested Applications:

1. Do you participate in preaching the Gospel through your way of living?

2. How do you plan to preach the Gospel to the people in your country in these last days?

3. Have you received guidance from God about how He wants you to preach the Gospel?