Bible passages

Romans 6:1–14

Joined to Jesus for a New Life

Ask why a gift of grace changes the direction of a life.

Romans 6:15–23

Sin's Wages and God's Gift

Compare what sin pays with what God freely gives.

Romans 7:1–6

Released to Belong to Christ

Follow one legal illustration into Paul's teaching about belonging to Christ.

Romans 7:7–12

A Good Command Twisted by Sin

Ask whether a good command is to blame when someone twists it.

Romans 7:13–25

Wanting Good and Needing Rescue

Listen to the struggle of wanting good and still doing wrong.

Romans 8:1–11

The Spirit Brings Life and Peace

Notice the movement from condemnation to the Spirit's life and peace.

Romans 8:12–17

God's Children and Shared Hope

Hear the family words Paul uses after describing freedom from fear.

Romans 8:18–27

When Words for Prayer Run Out

Notice who groans and who helps when words for prayer run out.

Romans 8:28–34

God's Purpose and Christ's Help

Ask what 'good' means when Paul speaks about God's purpose.

Romans 8:35–39

Trouble Cannot Break God's Love

Hear the troubles Paul names before his strong answer about love.

Romans 9:1–5

Paul's Grief and Israel's Gifts

Listen to Paul's grief without losing the honour he gives his own people.

Romans 9:6–29

Hard Questions About God's Mercy

Follow Paul's hard questions about God's promise with an adult.

Romans 9:30–33

A Stumbling Stone and a Promise

Notice how Paul contrasts pursuing a goal with receiving it through trust.

Romans 10:1–21

Hear, Believe and Call on the Lord

Trace how a message reaches a person who calls on Jesus.

Romans 11:1–10

God Has Not Rejected His People

Hear the strong answer before reading the difficult warnings.

Romans 11:11–24

The Root Supports the Branches

Look at the tree before deciding who has room to boast.

Romans 11:25–32

No Room for Pride: Everyone Needs Mercy

Notice the words 'partial', 'beloved' and 'mercy' in a difficult promise.

Poetry and prayer

Romans 11:33–36

Wonder at God's Wisdom

Read this burst of praise slowly and notice the questions it asks.

Romans 12:1–8

One Body, Many Ways to Serve

Find the different ways a shared life can become worship.

Romans 12:9–13

Love That Does Something

Look for small actions that make sincere love visible.

Romans 12:14–21

Answer Evil with Good

Ask how refusing revenge differs from pretending harm never happened.

Romans 13:1–7

Rulers, Public Duty and What Is Owed

Notice the public purpose Paul describes for people with governing power.

Romans 13:8–10

Love Does Not Harm a Neighbour

Find the kind of debt that love keeps asking us to pay.

Romans 13:11–14

Wake Up and Put On the Light

Notice how waking and getting dressed become pictures of changed conduct.