Has God nothing more in store for the nation of Israel? Far be the thought. The gifts and calling of God are not forgotten. He is a faithful and covenant-keeping God. He knew that their history would be one of failure and departure. Was not the Apostle Paul an Israelite who obtained mercy? In the Old Testament, Elias (Elijah) thought he was the only one left, but he forgot that God could preserve others too. It was written hundreds of years earlier (Isaiah 29:1010For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. (Isaiah 29:10)) that He had given Israel the spirit of slumber, which is true of that nation to this day. Their unbelief is the means of blessing now going out to other nations. They were broken off and others were brought in by faith in Christ. But the Lord will yet bring the Jewish nation into blessing in a coming day, for He shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob and all Israel will be saved. The failure of Israel and all mankind did not take God by surprise. He knew all about it beforehand and provided a remedy. Such wisdom and knowledge is unsearchable and beyond our understanding!
1. What answer did ____________ give to Elias? Romans 11:___
But
2. God has ____________ Israel what kind of spirit? Romans 11:___
According
3. Why was Israel ____________ off, and how do the Gentiles stand?
Romans 11:___
Well;
4. In the future, how is it that ____________ Israel shall be saved?
Romans 11:___
And
5. Name two things that are ____________ and past finding out.
Romans 11:___
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