Election: Traced to Jacob

Study of Romans: Message Twenty

Wednesday Nights at MFBC

Romans 9:1-13.

ETS: Paul explained that not all of Israel are elect.

ESS: We praise God because of His choosing to work through a group of humans to show His glory to all.

OSS: [Devotional] {I want the hearers to worship God because of His election of Israel through Isaac that His glory may be known to all.}

PQ:

What observations can we make in this passage?

UW: Observations

Intro.:

TS: Let us examine a few observations together, now:

Paul was heartbroken over Israel’s rejection of God, namely Christ. [vv. 1-3]

Paul confirmed the election of the Israelites. [vv. 4-5]

Paul explained the election of the Israelites through the lineage of Jacob. [vv. 6-13]

Takeaways:

[1] Is it true of us that we are grateful for God’s election of Israel that through them we might know the glory of God?