Did God’s plan not work? After all, if Israel is God’s people, why did so many reject him? Pastor Ryan teaches from Romans 9:6-16 where we’ll see that God’s plan hasn’t failed, He is still graciously keeping his promises. We don’t have to worry we can, “Serve God with Passionate Trust.”
Application Questions
Look Back
- Reflect over this past week and share any ways you sacrificed to share the gospel with others.
Look Up
Read Romans 9:6-16
- Why does Paul make a distinction between the children of the flesh and children of the promise? How does this help us understand God’s plan with Israel? With everyone?
- What does it teach us about God that He works through his promises? How has this played out in your life?
- How can we understand God’s merciful choices and it not be “unfair”? How does this inform our understanding of grace?
- Read Romans 11:11-15. How does God use rejection for His purposes? How does this help us understand God’s grace?
- How can we trust that God is working today if it looks like things are getting worse? Share specific examples.
Look Ahead
- What action step is God calling you to take? Share your plan for action.