Reading for September 9th

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, 14.
In verse 4: 1 Kings 19.18.
In verse 5: A portion of Israel has experienced God's righteousness as a 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.
In verse 8: Deut 29.4: Isa 29.9-10.
In verses 9-10: Ps 69.22-23.
In verse 10: Backs forever bent: The blind walk stooped.
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