The Apostle’s Prayer Requests

Romans 15:30-33
[30] I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf, [31]that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, [32] so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. [33] May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   Why was Romans written? How is theology woven together with practical ministry and missions?
2.   How does Paul’s plea for prayer push us towards community? What does it mean to say that praying for one another is “basic Christianity”?
3.   In what ways is prayer labor and warfare? How can we grow discouraged if we mistakenly view it as easy?
4.   What are Paul’s two requests? What was the outcome, and what are the implications for us?
5.   Where do we see Paul’s overarching concern to further the gospel? How does he view his own life?
6.   How can our GCs grow as places of joy and refreshment?

References: Romans 1:9-10; Colossians 4:12; Ephesians 6:12, 18-19; Acts 20:22-24; Acts 21:13, 21; Ephesians 2:14; Romans 1:12; 15:29; 1:10; Matthew 6:10; Acts 21:17; 28:14-15.