SSS4 : Epistle to the Romans : Lesson 49

Text: Romans 9
18 March 2018

PAUL’S LOVE FOR ISRAEL

1. Declared solemnly

a) I tell the truth in Christ (Romans 9:1)
b) My conscience also bearing me witness (Romans 9:1)
c) In the Holy Spirit (Romans 9:1)

2. Feelings for Israel stated

a) I have great sorrow (Romans 9:2)
b) And continued grief in my heart (Romans 9:2)

3. Wish

a) To be accursed from Christ (Romans 9:3)
b) For (the sake of) my brethren (Romans 9:3)
c) My countrymen according to the flesh (Romans 9:3)

4. Israelites
Things pertaining to Israel (Romans 9:4)

a) The adoption
b) The glory
c) The covenants
d) The giving of the law
e) The service of God
f) The promises

5. The genealogy of Israel (Romans 9:5)

a) Of whom are the fathers
b) From whom, Christ came
c) Who is above all
d) The eternally blessed God. Amen.