Daily Readings (Page 158)

Does this election mean God is unjust?

How do these verses show that God did not fail in His promises to and purposes for Israel?

Why did Paul feel great sorrow for the people of Israel?

Think about our eternal security. How safe are we? (See John 10:27-30). Should this security cause us to be careless? (See Hebrews 3:12-15, 4:6-7, and 6:4-6).

Despite what has been mentioned, why does Paul say we are ‘more than conquerors’?

How may trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, nakedness, danger or the threat of death cause us to question God’s love for us?

What has Jesus done to make justification possible for us, the elect (verse 34)?

Define the word ‘chosen’. What is the point that Paul is trying to drive home in verse 33?

What words and vivid images in these verses underscore the difficulties of the present time?

How aware are we about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives? Have we thanked God that the Holy Spirit has been given to us because of the work of Jesus?