March 17, 2024
Included | Romans 9
By God's Choice
The word “predestination” tends to get the hair on the back of people’s necks standing on end! Nobody likes the idea of God choosing who is ‘in’ and who is ‘out’. Paul doesn’t really mean to tackle that question in this passage but he does intend to talk about what God’s plan is for humanity and how we are included in carrying that plan.
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- Paul is brokenhearted about Israel missing out on Jesus. What grabs your heart these days?
- Isaac was chosen not Ishmael. To explain this, Paul talks about ‘children of the promise’. How do promises work and why is that important for Christians?
- Explain verse 18.
- In what way is v. 25 good news?
- v. 33 Did you ever ‘stumble’ on Jesus? How did you find your footing?
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Luke 2:22-40 - This week we reflect on the quiet faithfulness of Joseph and Mary as they bring Jesus to the temple. In this moment of ordinary obedience, God meets them with extraordinary hope through Simeon and Anna.
Matthew 1:18-25 - God puts His people on the go. Explore God’s call to Joseph and how an ordinary life is drawn into a greater mission and purpose.
Luke 1:39-45-Unexpectedly pregnant before she was married, Mary’s life was in upheaval. God sent her to Elizabeth, who would encourage her with a blessing.
