The Burden for the Lost
Romans 10:1-15
Semeon Mulatu (PhD), General Secretary of Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church
Overview: The Apostle Paul felt a strong spiritual duty to reach the lost by preaching the gospel. He believed this message holds God’s power for salvation to all who believe, both Gentiles and Jews. In his letter to the Romans, particularly Chapter 10, Paul expresses his concern for the Jews and details his efforts to share the gospel with them.
What should be our response to people around us and all over the world who are without Christ? Romans 10:1-15 shows us how one can receive God’s righteousness through Christ and what our role should be in sharing the gospel to the lost.
Paul’s Anguish Over Israel
They have a zeal, but it was not based on knowledge.
What is it that they didn’t know?
The only way to get righteousness before God is by accepting the righteousness that is offered in Christ, not by trying to establish one’s own righteousness.
God’s righteousness is available through Christ. (6-8)
It can be received by both one’s heart (believing) and mouth (confessing). (9-10)
It is available to all who believe. (11-13)
What should be our response to people who are without Christ?
1. We should _______________ for the lost. (Romans 9:1-2, 10:1)
2. We should _______________ the gospel to the lost. (10:14)
3. We should _______________ in sending missionaries to the lost. (10:15)
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION & DISCOVERY
1. Who are the people you are praying for their salvation? Do you know people who are zealous for their religion but who do not know the Lord?
2. Who can you share the gospel with? Are there people in your life who need to hear the good news from you?
3. In what ways are you participating in missions? What is your part in helping the gospel being preached to the ends of the earth?