DAY 29
ROMANS 9:1-18
Paul is very sad that so few ethnic Jews believed in Jesus. Why could that theoretically mean that ‘God’s word had failed’ (v 6)?
How does he answer this in verses 6-13? Look up the passages if you have time.
Why is God not unjust according to verses 14-18?
This is a tough passage at one level to accept. If you want to give it some more thought:
The Gospel Coalition have a short online commentary on Romans (Romans | Commentary | Donny Ray Mathis | TGCBC) You will need to scroll down the menu on the left side of the screen to get to the commentary on Romans 9.
Also, Christopher Ash has two sermons on Romans 9 which would be worth a listen to:
Today’s Prayer Suggestions
1. Praise God for His sovereign mercy, choosing whom He will, and thank Him that His grace is not based on our works but on His will and purpose!
2. Pray for our serving pastor Mark Nugent as he helps encouraging our church family to use our time and talents in serving Jesus.
3. Pray for new relational opportunities that having a new baby might bring for Bethany Fraser to share Jesus with other mothers on maternity leave.