October 13, 2025 - Romans 9-11

Now, that which Paul himself has experienced – forgiveness of his sins and a right relationship with God and eternal life – he wants Israel to experience:  “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” (9:3).  The covenants are theirs.  And the promises.  And the Christ.  And all other things.

Israel has a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge (10:2), and Paul’s “heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved” (10:1).  Furthermore, “there is no distinction between Jew and Greek . . . everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” 910:12,13).  What is Israel’s is ours!  Also, a good thing to do today – pray for the salvation of Israel.

Proclaim to ev’ry people, tongue, and nation

that God, in whom they live and move, is love;

tell how He stooped to save His lost creation,

and died on earth that we might live above.

Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious;

give of thy wealth to speed them on their way;

pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious;

O Zion, haste to bring the brighter day.

Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;

tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.   -- Mary Ann Thomson (1868)