Reflecting on the Sermon: 8/29/11

Rod preached on Romans 11:1-6 this past Sunday.  He began by noting that the existence of Israel (not necessarily the political state) is strong evidence for the inspiration of Scripture.  God promised to preserve His chosen people, and they are still here despite a very rough past.  You don't hear of Hittites or Jebusites or Babylonians anymore, but Israelites are another story.

Why does it matter to me (a Gentile Christian) that God has not completely forsaken Israel?  Because if He doesn't keep His promises to them, why should I have confidence that He will keep His promises to me?  But God has been faithful (evidenced by a remnant of believing Israelites).  Israel, as a people, is certainly under God's discipline, but He has maintained a remnant and will one day save an entire generation of ethnic Israelites.

This causes me to reflect on God's faithfulness to His promises and to worship Him for His kindness.  I pray it evokes a similar response from you.