Jan. 18, 2026

“Burdened”

“Burdened”
Romans 10:1
Central Idea: Pray for the lost so God will make His truth and grace
known to them as only He can.
I. Context - Romans 9
• All about the _________________ of God as it relates to salvation
and the electing purposes of God.
II. Paul’s prayer
A. Paul’s understanding
• The truth about God’s sovereignty in Romans 9 isn’t in any way
in ____________ with Romans 10 and Paul’s burden for the lost.
B. “my heart’s desire” = people Paul __________
• Paul would be greatly __________.
C. “my prayer to God”
• “them” = his __________________
• “salvation”= God __________ people from the penalty of sin
Application:
• Why we pray?
#1 - God has __________________ us.
#2 - God has ordained the _______ and God has ordained the
________ to that end.
#3 - God is ____________________.
• What do we pray?
• For __________
#1 - __________ their hearts to the gospel - Acts 16
#2 - __________ them from sin - Romans 6:18
#3 - __________ their blindness - 2 Corinthians 4:4
#4 - __________ them repentance - 2 Timothy 2:25-26
#5 - __________ other believers into their lives.
• For _________________
#1 - Pray for ________________ & to _____ opportunities - Col. 4:3
#2 - Pray for ______________ - Ephesians 6:19-20
#3 - Pray for ____________ - Colossians 4:4
Your assignment:
• _____: when was the last time you prayed for someone’s salvation
• _____: when was the last time you shared the gospel
• ________ the Lord to work