Rom 15:8-9 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : Paul explains that Jesus was a minister of the circumcision to show God’s faithfulness to the Jews (Romans 15:8 ). Jesus was born as a Jew and followed the Jewish law. He did this to confirm the promises made to the Jewish ancestors, like Abraham and David. Jesus’ ministry proves that God keeps His promises. He came first to the Jews, but His mission was always part of God’s bigger plan for everyone (John 18:37 ).

‏ Romans 15:8-9

v. 8: Paul explains that Jesus was a minister of the circumcision to show God’s faithfulness to the Jews (Romans 15:8 ^a). Jesus was born as a Jew and followed the Jewish law. He did this to confirm the promises made to the Jewish ancestors, like Abraham and David. Jesus’ ministry proves that God keeps His promises. He came first to the Jews, but His mission was always part of God’s bigger plan for everyone (John 18:37 ^b).

v. 9: Paul then says that Christ also came so that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy . He quotes the Old Testament, I will confess to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name (Psalm 18:49 ^c). This means that people from all nations will praise God because of Jesus. God’s plan was always to include the Gentiles, not just the Jews, in His family.