Romans 16:5-16 In this lesson we explore many more of the individuals to whom Paul sends greetings in Rome. We find that this is much more than just a list of names, but that Paul finds something positive to say about each one of them. What is a key question about Junias? What four things were significant about Adronicus and Junias? What did Paul mean by pointing out that Apelles was approved or tested in Christ? What is significant about those of the households of Aristobulus and Narcissus and the man Herodian? What was particularly special about Rufus that Paul would call him "chosen?" What do we think we know about the two groups listed at the end of this section? What is important about the women in Paul's list? What lessons can we learn from how Paul speaks of these 26 individuals? (66 min)

Keywords Faithfulness, Suffering, Saints, Prison

Romans 16:2 In this lesson we are continuing to learn about the woman Phoebe. Paul wanted the Roman christians to welcome her into their fellowship. What was to be their attitude in receiving here? What is the remarkable privilege that we as Christians have as we do the various things we do in life? What kind of a reception was Phoebe to receive? Why? How does this pertain to our relationship with other believers? In what way did Paul expect the Romans to assist Phoebe? What is particularly distinct about the way that Phoebe had been a service to others, including Paul? What does this tell us about her? How do we know that chapter sixteen of Romans belongs to the epistle to the Romans, and not to some other letter? Who were Aquila and Priscilla? (51 min)

Keywords Serve, Helper, Saints