Romans Made Easy

By Joyce Webb 2009

Chapter 15     Verses 1-13

Verse 1

Paul says Those of us we are strong in faith—-should be patient with those who have weaker faith.

Being kind and patient with them is more important than doing what pleases what we want.

Verse 2

We should try to please others —because it will be good for them—–and it will encourage them.

Verse 3

When Christ was here, he did not do the things that pleased himself.

In the scriptures, it is written: “Those who give insult (say bad things against) you,—-those words are against me, too.”

Psalms 69:9b

Verse 4

The things that were written long ago—–were written for our learning. The words of the scriptures—-give us hope and comfort.

Verse 5

God has patience. God gives us comfort when we are sad, and upset. May God help us to do the same for others.

Verse 6

Let us be of one mind in understanding this—-let us with be together in agreement as we lift our voices to praise Jesus.

Verse 7

Let us receive each other—-as Christ received us. In this way, we will give glory to God.

Verse 8

Paul says Now I say that Jesus was a minister—-to the Jews, those who were circumcised. He brought to them the truth of God.

He showed that God is true to his promises—-the promises that he made to those in the Old Testament.

Verse 9

He also came to the Gentiles (those not Jews)—–so that they may be able to praise and glorify God.

It is written, “I will praise you among the Gentiles, I will sing praises to your name.” Psalms 18:49

Verse 10

Also, it is written: “Be happy and joyful, all you Gentiles, with the His people (the Jews).”

Verse 11

It is written, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, praise him all you people.” Psalm 117:1

Verse 12

Isaiah said “There will be a root of Jesse. Jesse was King David’s father.

He will rise up and rule over the Gentiles. The Gentiles will trust in Him.” Isaiah 11:1

(The “root” of Jesse is Jesus. Jesse was King David’s father.

David’s tribe was the tribe of Judah. Jesus was born into this tribe.

In Genesis 49:10, God promised David that the “scepter” the rod or wand that the king held when he sat of the throne—would never be out of his family.

The scepter was a symbol of power and authority.

The meaning of this promise—-is that there would be someone of David’s family that would be king.

The kings of the Old Testament stopped long ago. So how can this promise be true?

Jesus was born into the tribe of Judah, David’s line. Jesus will be a king forever.

Verse 13

Now—-may the God of hope—-fill you with all joy and peace—in believing in him.

May you grow in hope. May you be full of hope. May the power of the Holy Spirit make this happen for you.