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The Special Place of the Jews - Romans 9

Sunday 7 October 2018 Pastor Craig Ledbetter Romans 9:3
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I. Introduction (Romans 9:3)

A. We now come to the Special Place that Israel has in God’s overall plan

This will explain a lot of the background to the history in the Middle East, and help us Gentiles understand the level of God’s commitment to us!

B. In this section of Romans chapters 9, 10 & 11, we will see the following truths:

  1. God is Not Through With the Jewish People - His Commitments to them are eternal
  2. Israel Still Needs the Gospel Just as Gentiles Do
  3. Israel is the Key to understanding and accessing all of God’s Promises and Plans

II. Study Outline of Romans Chapter Nine - The Special Place of the Jews

A. The Special Place of the Jews in Paul’s Heart (9:1-3)

  1. Paul loved his own people - was very nationalistic - even though he travelled all over the Middle East and Europe. Israel was HIS people!

    • My brethren (Paul was a Hebrew speaking JEW)
    • My kinsman, according to the flesh
    • Israelites (9:4)

  2. Paul was burdened, worried, grieved for them - for their destiny - they were lost

  3. More than that, Paul wished he could Die in their place - like Jesus did!

  4. Paul was willing to take their place - to take their punishment if it were possible, so that they would be spared (John 15:13)

    • He knew the joy, peace, richness of salvation and forgiveness
    • Paul wanted desperately for all Israel to know it as well
    • This is why he went from village to village preaching the Gospel, because it was so wonderful to him!

B. The Special Place of the Jews in God’s Plan (9:4-18)

  1. The adoption as God’s children
  2. The glory of God’s presence
  3. The covenants God made with them
  4. The giving of the law
  5. The service of God in the temple
  6. The promises of blessing
  7. The fathers - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
  8. Christ came through them!

C. God’s Sovereign Choice (9:6-18)

  1. Not all Israel is truly Israel
  2. God chose Isaac, not Ishmael
  3. God chose Jacob, not Esau
  4. God shows mercy on whom He will

III. Conclusion

A. Israel has a special place in God’s heart

B. They should have a special place in our hearts too

C. We owe them the Gospel

For more information, contact Bible Baptist Church of Ballincollig at www.biblebc.com

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