In these chapters Paul addresses the relationship of the Jews with the Lord from the past, present and future. Many times in the Old Testament they rejected the Lord, but there was always a remnant of Jews who believed by faith. He spoke of the sovereignty of God, and how He shows mercy to those whom He shows mercy. Paul then spoke of ALL Israel, which is all people who believe in faith of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Gentiles. During Paul's time, the Lord opened the doors to the Gentiles which drew the Jews to jealousy. Then Paul gave the illustration of an olive tree. Some of the branches were torn off (the Jews), and God grafted in other branches (the Gentiles). Paul reminded his readers that it was the Root that supported the branches and not the other way around. He also warned the Gentiles to not get prideful, because if God could remove the original branches, He could do the same with grafted in branches. Then Paul again stated that All Israel (both Jews and Gentiles) will be saved. He then concludes with praise to God which ends, "For from Him and through Him, and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory, forever and ever. Amen!"
