Series: Action [#138]
THE CURE- PROMISES
Romans 11:1-36
Introduction:
How many of you have made promises and not kept them? Obviously, we have all made promises and not kept them; and honestly, most of the time it probably doesn’t bother us at all. Thank God, that He doesn’t break promises- Not even 1.
Romans 11:1-6
God promises…
1. To not reject His people.
Paul gives us proof that God wasn’t finished with Israel. Now, don’t forget that we have been grafted into the vine- Meaning that we are part of God’s people.
* Proof #1: His testimony.
Paul was a Jew. He was 1 of them. This promise personally affected him. Your testimony is your story. God’s promise to not reject His people affects you.
* Proof #2: The remnant.
You are not alone. God says that there is a remnant, (a small group) of Jews that serve Him. Paul uses the example of Elijah thinking that he was the only follower of God left; but there were 7000 followers of God. This really applies to us as well. There are many who are on the wide path to destruction; but few will walk through the narrow gate.
* Proof #3: Chosen by grace.
God is Sovereign. No one deserves to be a part of God’s Family; but He has chosen us through grace.
Romans 11:7-12
God promises…
2. Salvation to anyone who calls upon the Name of the Lord.
God set His people aside…
* So that the Gentiles could be saved.
God set His people aside…
* So that Israel would be envious.
God set His people aside…
* So that the Church would share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the World.
Romans 11:13-24
God promises…
3. To use His people.
God has a plan for each of His children. God is the Potter and we are the clay.
Israel was chosen…
* To proclaim Jehovah God.
Israel was chosen…
* To be a Nation of priests.
Israel was chosen…
* To reveal the Messiah.
Israel was chosen…
* To pass on the Scripture.
Israel was chosen…
* To show God’s faithfulness.
Israel was chosen…
* To witness the Trinity of God.
Israel was chosen…
* To show the pleasure of serving God.
Israel was chosen…
* To show the world God’s grace.
Romans 11:25-32
God promises…
4. To show mercy to His people.
God is waiting for that last person to be saved before He ends all of this. Without God’s mercy we would all have to spend eternity in Hell.
Conclusion:
Thank God that He keeps His promises. Paul ends this chapter by singing praises to God.
Romans 11:33-36
