COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Romans 16:1-27 Bible Study Questions

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1. The word describing Phoebe is accurately translated either as servant or deaconess. How were they to receive her? How were they suppose to help her (16:1-2)?




2. Why were they suppose to help Phoebe so much when she came to them (16:2d)?

3. What did Prisca and Aquila do for Paul the apostle (16:3-4)?



4. What is going on in the home of Prisca and Aquila (16:5)?



5. Did you notice each verse from verse 6-16 all start with the same word 'Greet'?
Write down next to the names below the greeting associated with these brothers and sisters.


Mary __________________________________________________________________________________


Andronicus and Junias _____________________________________________________________________


Ampliatus ______________________________________________________________________________


Urbanus _______________________________________________________________________________


Stachys _______________________________________________________________________________


Apelles ________________________________________________________________________________


Herodion _______________________________________________________________________________


Tryphaena and Tryphosa ____________________________________________________________________


Persis _________________________________________________________________________________


Rufus _________________________________________________________________________________



6. How did Paul greet the church (16)? _____________________________? How might you translate that into your culture?



7. What warning did Paul give the church in verse 17?



8. What are these men like (18)?



9. What good thing did Paul hear about the church in Rome (19)?



10. Write down the benediction in verse 20.





11. Verses 25-27 is also a benediction. (Some ancient manuscripts also include verse 24 with its own benediction).
What is it that Paul wants them to be established in (25)?





12. Is the mystery spoken of in verse 25 now known or still unknown (25-26)?



13. What is made known to the nations leading to their obedience (25-26)?



14. What does Paul wish God to gain (27)?

15. List at least two changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:

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Bonus questions on Romans 16:1-27 • Do you see any common theme among the greetings (6-16)? What would you want to be known for? What steps have you taken to get there? • Think back over the teachings in this book. Share one way you have been significantly 'established' (25)?

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