Anguish for the Lost
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1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—
2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises.
5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
1. Paul longs to witness his fellow Israelites redeemed. (9:1-3)
1. Paul longs to witness his fellow Israelites redeemed. (9:1-3)
1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—
2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
A. Paul is consumed with anguish for his kinsmen. (2-3)
A. Paul is consumed with anguish for his kinsmen. (2-3)
B. Paul desires to be cut off from salvation for his kinsmen’s salvation. (3)
B. Paul desires to be cut off from salvation for his kinsmen’s salvation. (3)
What can we learn from what Paul communicates for his kinsmen?
What can we learn from what Paul communicates for his kinsmen?
a. Do we have sorrow for the lost? ()
a. Do we have sorrow for the lost? ()
b. Do we long to see the lost saved? ()
b. Do we long to see the lost saved? ()
2. Paul recognizes God’s involvement in the Israelites. (9:4-5)
2. Paul recognizes God’s involvement in the Israelites. (9:4-5)
4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises.
5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
A. Paul acknowledges the adoption of Israel. (4)
A. Paul acknowledges the adoption of Israel. (4)
B. Paul acknowledges the glory of Israel. (4)
B. Paul acknowledges the glory of Israel. (4)
C. Paul acknowledges the covenants with God and Israel. (4)
C. Paul acknowledges the covenants with God and Israel. (4)
D. Paul acknowledges the giving of the Law to Israel. (4)
D. Paul acknowledges the giving of the Law to Israel. (4)
E. Paul acknowledges the worship of God in Israel. (4)
E. Paul acknowledges the worship of God in Israel. (4)
F. Paul acknowledges the promises of God to Israel. (4)
F. Paul acknowledges the promises of God to Israel. (4)
G. Paul acknowledges the leaders of the faith in Israel. (5)
G. Paul acknowledges the leaders of the faith in Israel. (5)
H. Paul acknowledges the lineage of Christ through Israel. (5)
H. Paul acknowledges the lineage of Christ through Israel. (5)
3. Paul realizes all of his kinsmen will not be saved. (9:1-5)
3. Paul realizes all of his kinsmen will not be saved. (9:1-5)
1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—
2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises.
5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
Key: “Paul has sorrow and anguish, longs for himself to be accursed, if possible, for the sake of the salvation of the people of Israel.”