Sunday, October 9, 2022

Reading for October 17th

 Read Romans 11.1-12. In verses 1-6: A remnant chosen by grace. In verse 1: The objection of 3.1 is stated more emphatically. Paul offers himself as an example of an obedient Israelite (2 Cor 11.22). In verse 2: 1 Sam 12.22. In verse 3: 1 Kings 19.10. In verse 14: God's righteousness as gift (5.15; 11.27). In verses 7-12: Israel's refusal enables gentiles' obedience. In verse 7: The elect are the faithful remnant of responsive Jewish Christians. Inverse 8: Deut 29.4; Isa 29.9-10. In verses 9-10: Ps 69.22-23. In verse 10: Back forever bent: The blind walk stooped. Comments or Questions..

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