Also read: Isaiah 59:14-21, Jeremiah 31:27-40, Isaiah 40:12-31
- Using this week’s passage, explain in your own words Paul’s supporting points for his argument that we should maintain humility in our attitude toward Israel.
- Verse 26 starts “and so” or “and in this way” making a clear connection between Israel’s “partial hardening … until the fullness of the Gentiles” and salvation for all of Israel. What is meant by ‘all?’ And how do you think their hardening results in their salvation?
- Verses 26-27 quote Isa. 59 and Jer. 31 (listed above). In these verses, what, specifically, is the covenant God makes with Israel?
- Verse 28 calls Israel enemies. Whose enemies are they and why?
- In your own words, explain the events described in verses 30-32.
- Verses 33-36 is probably the conclusion to all of chapters 9-11. What personal applications can you draw in your life from these verses?
