Romans 11:1-10
The Remnant of Israel

Today, 04/02/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in Romans 11:1-10.

1 I say then, Did not God thrust away His people? Let it not be! For I also am an Israelite, out of Abraham’s seed, of the tribe of Benjamin.

2 “God did not thrust away His people” whom He foreknew. Psa. 94:14 Or do you not know what the Scripture said in Elijah, how he pleaded with God against Israel, saying,

3 Lord, “they killed Your prophets,” “and they dug down Your altars,” “and only I am left, and they seek my life.” 1 Kg. 19:10

4 But what does the Divine answer say to him, “I reserved to Myself seven thousand men who did not bow a knee to Baal.” 1 Kg. 19:18

5 So then, also in the present time a remnant according to election of grace has come into being.

6 But if by grace, no longer is it of works; else grace no longer becomes grace. But if of works, it is no longer grace; else work is no longer work.

7 What then? What Israel seeks, this it did not obtain, but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened;

8 even as it has been written, “God gave to them a spirit of slumber, eyes not seeing and ears not hearing” until this day. Isa. 29:10; Deut. 29:4

9 And David said, “Let their table become for a snare and a trap, and for a stumbling block,” and a repayment to them;

10 “let their eyes be darkened, not to see, and their back always bowing.” LXX-68:23, 24; MT-Psa. 69:22, 23

[Literal Translation of the Holy Bible]

Suggested Questions:

1. Why do the people of Israel always commit the sin of opposing God, yet God still does not forsake them?

2. Is it unfair for God to give many people a spirit of slumber?

3. Why did the Holy Spirit, through King David, express such heavy curses upon the people of Israel?

4. From this segment of the Bible, what can we understand about God’s punishment of a whole nation while also choosing individuals within that nation who have a faithful heart towards Him?

Suggested Applications:

1. In your opinion, how does God treat your people?

2. In your opinion, is the Church of God in your country actively preaching the Gospel to your people?

3. As a Christian in the Church of God in your country, what have you done to preach the Gospel to your people?