Opening Question

What is the most difficult obligation you’ve ever faced?

Introduction

What a wonder that the God who created everything we know would also want to be personally invested in the lives of people who didn’t even know Him yet. The covenant He makes with Israel places His law in the center of their congregation and at the front of their daily lives. Is it any wonder that they became so focused on actions, on “doing” what they thought might gain them credit in heaven?

Election: Deuteronomy 7 and Romans 9-11

The election of Israel—God’s choice—was not because of Israel’s amazing characteristics, but ...