QUIET TIME REFLECTIONS
Day 1: Romans 1:1-4
1. What word or verse stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. What does Paul call himself in v. 1? Do you think of yourself this way?
3. Spend time thinking today about what it means to be “set apart” for God.
Day 2: Romans 1:5-6
1. What word or verse stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. In v. 6, to whom does Paul say God’s call is extended? Do you believe you’re included in this?
3. Spend time today thinking about your call—and whether or not you’re living it
Day 3: Romans 1:7-10
1. What word or verse stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. How does Paul say he remembers his friends in Rome? (vv. 9-10) How often do you pray for your friends?
3. Spend time remembering your friends in prayer—and think about ways to encourage them.
Day 4: Romans 1:11-13
1. What word or verse stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. What does Paul want to give his friends in Rome? (v. 12) Do you feel this way?
3. Spend time today thinking about how you and your Christian friends can encourage each other in your faith.
Day 5: Romans 1:14-15
1. What word or verse stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. To whom is Paul obligated to preach the gospel? (v. 14) Does this include everyone?
3. Spend time today thinking about whether or not you’re sharing the gospel with others. Is there anyone in particular whom God may want you to share it with?
Day 6: Romans 1:16-17
1. What word or phrase stands out to you from this passage? Why?
2. Why does Paul say he’s not ashamed of the gospel? Do you feel the same way?
3. Spend time reflecting if fear or shame has kept you from sharing your faith. After reading these verses, why should you feel confident about your faith?
Day 7: Romans 1:1-17
Read through the whole passage and write out the verse that spoke to you the most this week. Meditate on that verse today—and for an extra challenge, memorize it!
(taken from Romans (Studies on the Go) by Laurie Polich. 2009)
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