When Obedience Reshapes Your Path | Romans

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Join us for an in-depth Bible study exploring Romans 15:20-33, where we discover how the Apostle Paul navigated God's calling through delays, redirections, and divine interruptions. This sermon reveals timeless principles about walking in obedience when God reshapes our plans and teaches us to trust His timing even when our path looks different than expected.

What You'll Learn:
1. Paul's Mission and Calling - Discover how Paul made it his aim to preach the gospel where Christ had not been named, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy about reaching the unreached nations. Learn what it means to pursue an honorable path with steady effort rather than sudden passion.

2. Understanding Divine Delays - Paul longed to visit Rome for many years but was hindered by his calling to pioneer new territory. Explore how obedience to God can create delays that feel prolonged yet remain within His perfect will.

3. The Power of Generous Giving - Study the profound example of Gentile churches in Macedonia and Achaia who joyfully contributed to help poor Jewish believers in Jerusalem. This act of cross-cultural generosity united the early church and demonstrated the practical love of Christ.

4. The Ministry of Intercessory Prayer - Paul urgently requested prayer from the Roman believers, asking them to "strive together" with him. Discover how prayer is not passive but involves shared struggle and genuine spiritual warfare on behalf of God's workers.

5. Practical Faith in Action - Paul's prayer requests were remarkably specific: deliverance from unbelievers in Judea and acceptance of the Gentile offering by Jerusalem saints. Learn to pray with the same practical clarity and honest vulnerability.

In a culture that values speed, efficiency, and personal achievement, this passage challenges us to embrace God's timing, value spiritual partnership, and find joy in obedience even when our plans are interrupted. Whether you're experiencing delays in your calling, struggling with changed plans, or wondering how to support God's work in practical ways, this study offers biblical wisdom and encouragement. This sermon is perfect for Bible study groups, discipleship training, personal devotional time, or anyone seeking to understand Paul's missionary journeys and the principles that guided his ministry.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
3:56 Paul's Pioneering Mission (Romans 15:20; Acts 20:24)
10:03 A Quote by Charles Swindoll
10:40 To Those Who Have Not Heard (Romans 15:21; Isaiah 52:15)
13:27 Paul’s Plans, Delayed Visits, Missionary Obstacles (Romans 15:22; Proverbs 16:9)
18:16 Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome – Longing for Fellowship (Romans 15:23)
19:33 The Mission to Spain – A Stop in Rome (Romans 15:24; Ecclesiastes 4:9)
21:44 On the Way to Jerusalem (Romans 15:25)
22:56 A Joyful Contribution (Romans 15:26; 2 Corinthians 9:7)
32:55 A Debt of Love – Giving and Prayer (Romans 15:27-30; 2 Corinthians 1:11)
37:53 A Plea for Prayer (Romans 15:31)
39:22 Joyful Arrival by God's Will (Romans 15:32-33)
41:04 Three Things in Closing – #1 Trust God When He Reshapes Your Steps
41:28 #2 Let Generosity Widen Your Reach
42:17 #3 Ask God for the Strength You Lack (2 Corinthians 12:9)
43:20 Closing Prayer

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Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Romans