Romans 10:1-13 The Reasons For Israel's Rejection

Paul now explains the reasons for Israel's rejection:

1)  They did not feel a need for salvation -- "They considered the Gentiles in need of salvation, but certainly not the Jews."

2)  They were zealous for God -- "Only the true God was worshiped and served, and only the true law was taught.  So zealous were the Jews that they even improved upon God's law and added their own traditions, making them equal to the law."

3)  They were proud and self-righteous -- "They were proud of their own good works and religious self-righteousness, and would not admit their sins and trust the Savior."

4)  They misunderstood their own law -- "They worshiped their law and rejected their Savior.

Father, I once had become just as sure of myself and just as stubborn.  Please help me never to allow anyone or anything to convince me to return to that point again.  Keep me sheltered in Your arms.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford