Romans: The Power & Glory of the Gospel (Part 22)Romans 11:1-31// Israel matters because Jesus matters. Through Israel, God folded himself into humanity and lived among us. However, Jesus did not only come to us through Israel. He is the embodiment of the true and better Israel. He is the true seed of Abraham through which the nations will be blessed. He is the true Isaac who was offered as a sacrifice on the mountain. He is the true Jacob who was sent to claim a bride for himself. As Moses spoke the word of God, Jesus is the word of God. As David the shepherd was chosen to be king, Jesus is the good shepherd who is the King of all kings. Like Israel passed through the Red Sea, Jesus passed through the waters of baptism. Like Israel walked through the desert for forty years, Jesus was tempted in the desert for forty days yet without sinning. As Israel was composed of twelve tribes, Jesus called to himself twelve apostles who would make disciples of all nations. As Israel endured judgment for their sins in exile, Jesus endured judgment for our sins on the cross. Jesus is the completion of the story of Israel. He is the fulfillment of all Israel’s promises. His resurrection, ascension, and the truth of his return are the pinnacle of all Israel’s hopes - and ours!
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