The Whole Counsel of God Romans, Chapter 9
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Nov 25, 2019 Fr. Stephen De Young delves into St. Paul's poignant sorrow for the Israelites rejecting Jesus. The significance of inheritance and firstborn status emerges, contrasting the faithfulness of God's promises with the Edomites' loss. The discussion highlights God's mercy and sovereignty, illustrated through the stories of Moses and Pharaoh. The implications of Pharaoh's hardened heart reflect divine purpose, connecting to Jewish disbelief. The metaphor of the potter and clay further emphasizes God's control, blending justice and mercy in creating a new people through Christ.
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The Problem of Rejection
- St. Paul introduces a problem: if Jesus is the Messiah, why have so many Jewish people rejected him?
- This rejection is especially perplexing given Jesus' Jewish lineage and initial focus on the lost sheep of Israel.
Not All Israel Are of Israel
- Not all descendants of Abraham are part of God's covenant people; this has always been the case.
- Paul uses Isaac as an example, highlighting that God's covenant lineage has always been reckoned through a specific line.
The Example of Ishmael
- Paul's example of Ishmael doesn't imply Ishmael wasn't saved; Genesis shows God blessed him.
- The focus is on the line of promise, reckoned through one branch, with faithful and unfaithful existing within it.