Reading for September 5th

Read Romans 9.14-26
In 9.14-26: God's freedom to choose.
In verse 14: Paul anticipates criticism of his logic (3.3-5).
In verse 15: Ex 33.19.
In verse 16: God does not require human will or exertion to show mercy.
In verse 17: Ex 9.16.
In verse 19: Paul's imaginary dialogue partner responds.
In verses 20-21: The image of the potter and clay (drawn from Isa 29.16; 45.9) emphasizes God's sovereign power.
In verses 22-23: God can show wrath or mercy.
In verses 25-26: From both Jews and Gentiles, God can form a newly beloved people.
In verse 25: Heb 2.25.
In verse 26: Hos 1.10.
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