Read Romans 11.13-24. In 11.32-32:Paul speaks to gentiles. The previous discussion has been on ongoing with Israel about Israel. In verses 13-16:Effect of Paul's ministry on Israel. In verse 13: Apostle to the Gentiles: Paul so defines himself (1.5; Gal 2.8). In verse 15: Israel's rejection can become the occasion for universal reconciliation. Israel's acceptance would show God's creative power (4.17). In verse 16: Both images emphasize the solidarity between Israel and gentiles. In verses 17-24: Lessons from the olive tree. In verse 17: Gentiles are the wild olive shoot, Israel the root. In verse 18: Jews earlier, now gentiles, are forbidden to boast (2.17-21) In verse 20: Unbelief is refusal to acknowledge Jesus as messiah. In verse 21: Both Jews and gentiles can experience God's wrath (2.9-10). In verse 22: Kindness and severity represent God's two sides (9.22-24). In verse 23: Of Israel is an acceptable expansion since Israel's unbelief is clearly in view. In verse 24: Paul holds out hope for Israel. Comments or Questions..
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