These 2 verses are filled with rhetorical questions meant to instill courage, hope, and freedom in the hearts of believers: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? To all who are weary, burdened, anxious, overwhelmed, and discouraged - come and hear.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
THINKING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
Paul teaches here with three questions. What are the answers to each of these questions? Rephrase the passage in statement form.
What do you think Paul has in mind in the “all things” of 8:32?
FEELING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
Christian, in light of these verses - how does God view you?
How does a strong confidence in God’s loving intentions expressed in these verses encourage you in your daily life?
DOING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
How does the truth that God is for you help you face opposition and difficulty?
How can verse 32 guide how we pray and what we pray for?
