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. When Elijah complained to God about the failures of Israel, how many did God tell him He had reserved for Himself who had not bowed the knee to Baal? __________ Romans 11:___
2. What kind of spirit has God given to Israel at this present time? __________ Romans 11:___
3. Israel, like a branch, was broken off because of __________, and the Gentiles need to fear and not be high-minded, because they too only stand by __________. Romans 11:___
4. In the future, Israel will be saved by __________ out of Sion who will turn away __________ from Jacob. Romans 11:___
5. Name two things that are unsearchable and past finding out. __________ Romans 11:___