Romans 10:1-4
1 Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

A Religious Rejection — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 10:1-4
Sermon Series: Romans (63rd sermon)
July 18, 2021

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. Based on the three topics discussed at the beginning of the sermon, how would you summarize Paul’s teaching so far in chapters 9-11?
2. How does this passage illustrate the compatibility of God’s election and our evangelistic prayers? How can our GC actively encourage one another to continue praying for our lost friends and family members?
3. What was wrong with Israel’s zeal? How does this serve as a warning for us to rightly direct our own passion and discipline?
4. How does Paul’s language remove any excuse for Israel’s ignorance? In what ways are we tempted to plead ignorance while sinning?
5. How does v. 4 highlight Christ’s sufficiency? Is there someone in your life who is obviously relying on human works to be right with God? How could you use Romans 9:30-10:4 to share Christ with them this week?

References: Romans 9:6, 18, 27, 1-3; 11:26; Acts 22:3-4; 26:4-5; Philippians 3:5-6; Galatians 1:14; Mark 7:8; Romans 10:21; Genesis 15:6; Habakkuk 2:4; John 5:44; Romans 3:10; John 19:30; Isaiah 64:6