Sermon Notes 4/12/26

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From Creation to the Cross Series

How Beautiful

Romans 10:8-17 ESV

8  But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);  9  because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  10  For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.  11  For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”  12  For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.  13  For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14  How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? [c]  And how are they to hear without someone preaching?  15  And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”  16  But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?”  17  So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

1) How does Paul describe the chain of events that creates faith?

2) Why must the gospel be embodied?

3) What does this reveal about the church’s mission?

SMALL GROUP/FAMILY DISCUSSION

Hearing with Faith

“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Romans 10:15). The mission of the church reminds us of the way all come to faith. Take time to reflect on Paul’s powerful words on how faith grows in Romans 10:14-17.

1. How did you hear about Jesus? Who were the people God used to teach you about Jesus?

2. Reflect on Romans 10:14-15. Why is each step described essential?

3. How does the gospel bring people together with one another?

4. Practice: This week, reread Romans 10:14-17 and ask God to help you share in God’s mission. Pray for God to give you boldness to: a) pray for the lost b) invite others to church c) share your testimony with another person.