Jun. 01, 2025

Romans 5:6-11

How Much You Matter

1. Christ Died for the Ungodly (vs. 6-8)

A. How weak are we? (v. 6)

Romans 5:12

Hebrews 9:26

B. Sacrifice (v. 7)

Ephesians 5:2

C. The order matters (v. 8)

1 John 4:9-10

2. Saved from the Wrath to Come (v. 9)

A. Justified by His Blood

Hebrews 9:22

B. Saved from the Wrath to come

Romans 1:18

Romans 2:4-5

Revelation 20:11-15

Matthew 13:36-43

3. Reconciled (vs. 10, 11)

A. We were Enemies (v. 10)

Philippians 3:18-21

B. He is the Son

Son for the first time since chapter one

Galatians 4:4 

C. Jesus closed the gap

2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Colossians 1:19-20

D. We can rejoice (v. 11)

Reflection:

Have you surrendered your life to Jesus Christ?

If you have already surrendered your life to Him, is there someone you would like to tell about Jesus? Pray for that person now.

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Romans 1:18

This is one of the verses that speaks of humanity’s “fallen nature or depravity”. How would you explain this to someone today?

Tuesday:

Read: Romans 2:4-5

What is described in this passage? How does it help to describe the “wrath of God”?

Wednesday:

Read: Revelation 20:11-15

What is described in this passage? How is Jesus the protection in this judgement for the believer?

Thursday:

Read: Philippians 3:18-21

Describe the contrast in this passage. How would you describe those who are “enemies of the cross”?

Friday:

Read: Philippians 3:18-21

Jesus has closed the gap in our direction. Reflect on this fact that the Son of God came all the way in our direction.

Saturday:

Read: Colossians 1:19-20

Jesus has made peace for us. What one person is the Spirit leading you to share Jesus with? Pray for them again and look for an opportunity to share Jesus with them.