<p>Paul is using a lot of Biblical connections in this passage, but central to the theme is the sovereignty of God in making his people, without regard to birthright. What God started with a promise to Abraham, he made complete with Jesus. Faith is the key, and Jesus is the way.</p>

Paul is using a lot of Biblical connections in this passage, but central to the theme is the sovereignty of God in making his people, without regard to birthright. What God started with a promise to Abraham, he made complete with Jesus. Faith is the key, and Jesus is the way.

August 9: Psalms 97 and 98, 1 Samuel 28, and Romans 9

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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August 9: Psalms 97 and 98, 1 Samuel 28, and Romans 9

August 9: Psalms 97 and 98, 1 Samuel 28, and Romans 9