As broken people in a broken world, it can be difficult to grasp the concept of God’s grace for us. However, when we look at the figures of faith from the past, we see how God’s grace manifested itself in their lives and sustained them. For instance, Paul, once Saul of Tarsus, experienced a life-altering experience that enabled him to step out of a life of sin and into the freedom of grace from Christ. Not only that, he was empowered and called to share the gospel with all people. It didn’t matter whether you were a jew or a gentile, he understood that Christ came down to save all people. I pray that we are also empowered to step into grace and apostleship and accept this gift of peace from our heavenly Father. Praise Christ Jesus.

Romans 1:1-7

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 5 Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. 6 And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ According to vs.2, it speaks of the gospel as a promise made by whom? And how has it been mentioned in the past?

+ How do we see Christ the human and Christ God in vs.4?

+ In vs.5, what have we received and how are we called to respond?

+ What is the source of our grace and peace?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Have I stepped into the grace and peace of the Gospel of Christ? How do I live that out?

+ Whom am I called to share this Gospel, this good news, with?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?