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September 4: “God’s Plan for Israel and the Nations” (Romans 11)

Did God reject Israel because Israel rejected God’s Messiah? Paul says no because first, God’s rejection is not total–a remnant exists. And second, God’s rejection of Israel is not final. The hardening of Israel will go on until the full number of Gentiles has come into God’s kingdom. And in this way “all Israel” will […]

August 28: “Israel’s Rejection of the Messiah” (Romans 9:30-10:21)

Paul’s main concern in chapter 10 is still the salvation of Israel. Why didn’t the Jews obtain God’s righteousness though they pursued it with zeal? Paul gives two reasons. One, they pursued righteousness by works, not by faith. Two, they stubbornly refused to believe the gospel despite the evidence. Like Pharaoh, Israelites hardened their hearts […]

August 21: “Did God Fail to Fulfill His Promise?” (Romans 9:1-29)

Whenever Paul thinks about his own people, his heart is heavy with sorrow. Numerous Gentiles are being saved while most Jews are rejecting the gospel. Did God fail in his promise to save the Israelites? In chapters 9 to 11, Paul explains that the hardening of Israel is part of God’s plan for their restoration. […]

August 14: “Share Your Story” (John 4:25-30, 39)

Spiritual conversations don’t have to be forced and uncomfortable. God wants our faith to overflow into our daily interactions in natural ways. The Samaritan woman’s story awakened peoples’ curiosity about Jesus. When we share with authenticity how God is working in our lives to change us, we bear witness to Jesus and join him in […]

August 7: “Serve in Love” (John 13:1-17)

Not long before he is crucified, Jesus has a meal with his disciples. To the disciples’ astonishment, Jesus gets up during the meal and washes their feet. Jesus’ foot washing shows how we can bless others. First, we need to be humble like Christ. Second, we need to let Jesus love us and serve us. […]