5-4-25 Biblical-Literacy

Mark continued a study of Romans with a focus on Chapter 2:1-11, highlighting God’s Principles of

Judgment. The lesson was divided to discuss:

1. Paul’s legal background as a Pharisee

-Jewish legal background. Had their own court system based on the Torah. The great Sanhedrin

was considered the Jewish Supreme Court.

-Roman background. Citizen of Rome granting Paul considerable rights in the Roman court and

recognized throughout the Roman Empire.

2. Romans 2:1-11 - Uses Legal Terms

-People have no excuse or defense for committing sin and wrong to judge others.

-God will dispense justice according to what they earned and render a verdict.

-God shows no partially. The righteousness of the Good News. The Gospel of death, burial, and resurrection.

3. Points for home

-I can’t judge anyone

-The Gospel is the power of God to save

Listen to Mark teach about Paul’s legal background, his knowledge of Roman and Jewish law, and those who influenced his life. Kindness, forbearance and patience rule the Christian life