Describe the main theme(s) of Romans 9-11.

What does it mean to be “wise in your own sight”?  (11:25)

What is the mystery that Paul wants to explain to the reader?  (11:25)

What do you think Paul means by the following phrases?  (11:25-26)

  • “a partial hardening has come upon Israel”
  • “the fullness of the Gentiles has come in”
  • “all Israel will be saved”

 

Read Isaiah 59.  What is being described in that chapter?  How is it relevant to what Paul is describing in Romans 11?  (11:26-27)

What does Paul mean when he says that Israel are enemies?  What does he mean when he says that they are beloved?  (11:28)

What does Paul mean by the disobedience of the Gentiles?  (11:30)

How has the disobedience of Israel resulted in mercy being shown to the Gentiles?  (11:30)

What does Paul mean by the disobedience of Israel?  (11:31)

How would you describe Paul’s tone in 11:33-36?  Why do you think he concludes this chapter in this way?

What does it mean for God’s judgments to be unsearchable, and for his ways to be inscrutable?

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