9:1-3 Paul’s love and concern for Israel were in harmony with God’s.

4 and 5 Yahweh blessed and honored them above all people.

6-13 The biological connection to Abraham was not enough. The children of the promise are regarded as descendants.

14 God is never unjust; He always honors man’s self determination.

20 God knows what He is doing. It is not wise to judge Him.

25 Hosea 2:23

26 Hosea 1:10

27 and 28 Isaiah 10:22 and 23

29 Isaiah 1:9

10:1-11 Israel needed not to do anything other than believe in the work God had done through Christ (something no man – Jew or gentile – could do for himself).

10:12-21 Israel rejected God’s plan.

11:1-4 God did not reject Israel; rather, Israel rejected Yahweh.

11:5 A remnant has always existed.

11:6-32 Gentiles need to have and maintain the right attitude or they too will be cut off.

11:33-36 God’s wisdom and knowledge are way beyond ours.

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