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LAST WEEK
We finished
We looked at Paul’s plans to come to Rome
We saw how the Gentile Church partnered with Paul in blessing the Jewish Brothers and Sisters in the Lord.
We also saw Paul’s heart for discipleship
We saw the “How” of Discipleship
The heart that one should have when we admonish people
THIS WEEK
We are going to finish The Letter to the Romans
We are going to see Paul speak personally address 27 people
We are going to see 2 Final Exhortations for the Roman Church.
A Final Warning
A Final Declaration
TURN TO ROMANS 16
Romans 16
PRAY
Romans 16:1-
REAL TALK
HOW MANY OF US KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE?
HOW MANY OF US ARE WILLING TO CONFESS THAT SOMETIMES WE LOOK OVER THESE NAMES?
IT IS SO EASY TO LOOK OVER THESE NAMES
SOMETIMES, BECAUSE IT IS NOT AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER, LIKE PAUL, JESUS, PETER, JAMES, OR JOHN, WE PASSIVELY GLAZE OVER THESE LEGENDS
So, I want to take this time to look at these important characters of the Bible.
WHO IS PHOEBE?
Phoebe is possibly a Gentile Business Woman who hand delivered the Letter to the Roman Leadership
Paul calls her a servant.
But not just any servant
A Diakonos
A Deaconess
This was the official title of a Waiter/Waitress
Someone called to serve the church of Cenchrea
This church was located 7 miles from Corinth
Paul bids the Roman Church to welcome her in the Lord
To treat her, in the same manner that you would treat someone of great honor.
Assist her in whatever she needs
For she has been a helper of many and even Paul himself
What a joy to to be known in Scripture by someone who was a “helper of many”
Have you ev
What an honor to be granted worthy to deliver what many consider one of Paul’s Greatest Literary works.
Have you ever let that sink in for a few minutes?
A Woman
A Human seen as Property
A Person who could not be trusted
Who could not usurp authority over men
To make things worse . . .
A Gentile Woman
Was trusted with THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS
Was given the responsibility to deliver such an important message to the Church that could change and has changed the course of this world.
One question that I still have, is this:
Where were the men?
Where were the leaders of the corinthian church?
Or did Paul choose to send a woman to prove a point?
To give women value
To give women a voice
To show the Roman Church that woman matter
Just something to think about.
WHO ELSE DOES PAUL CALL OUT BY NAME?
Romans 16:3-
Romans 16:
WHO IS PRISCILLA & AQUILA?
They were Paul’s fellow workers in Christ
Co Laborers
Who risked their own necks for Paul’s Life
A Married Jewish Couple who worked alongside Paul for the Kingdom
They helped plant the Church in Ephesus
They were helping with the Church in Rome, until Emperor Claudius kicked them out.
This couple put in work for the Kingdom
Both in the Jewish and Gentile Churches
Laboring hard
Putting their lives on the line
For all that Jesus wanted to do in and through them
Roma
On top of all of this, they led a house church
This couple was on fire for Jesus
Willing to open up their home
Willing to be uncomfortable
Willing to do whatever it takes to see people come to faith.
WHO IS EPAENETUS?
Literally the first fruit that Paul saw in Achaia
Someone who had come to faith on Paul’s Missionary journey who was now in Rome serving the church.
Romans 16:
GREET MARY
A Woman who labored much for us
GREET ANDRONICUS AND JUNIA
A Jewish Male and Female who stood in prison with Paul for the Gospel
Who were noted and esteemed among the Gentiles
Maybe even Apostles themselves.
GREET AMPLIAS, BELOVED IN THE LORD
GREET URBANUS, FELLOW WORKER IN CHRIST, AND STACHYS MY BELOVED
GREET APELLES, APPROVED IN CHRIST
GREET THOSE WHO ARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF ARISTOBULUS
It is thought that this dude was Herod Agrippas brother
A member of the Roman Aristocracy who lived in Rome
God had been working through this man
Paul takes the time to greet everyone in his family.
GREET HERODION, A FELLOW JEW
GREET THOSE WHO ARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF NARCISSUS WHO ARE IN THE LORD.
Narcissus could have very well been the Ex Slave who served under Emperor Claudius
An Ex Slave who believed on Jesus and was working under a man who hated Jews.
Romans 16:12-
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