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The Past Paradox of Isra’el
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How can the Messiah come, but most of Isra’el not follow Him? That doesn’t make sense.
This is the past paradox.

In Chapter 9 Paul discusses God’s sovereign choice and Isra’el’s past paradox. The Jews glorified in the fact that, as Israelites, they were God’s chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6; Romans 2:17-20 and 3:1-2). But now, in YHVH’s means of salvation through trusting in Yeshua Messiah, the number of Jews being saved paled in comparison to the number of Gentiles being saved. Had Ha’Shem, then, abandoned the Jewish people? Heaven forbid (Hebrew: chalilah, meaning that’s a contradiction, it makes no sense)! This is ultimately explained by ADONAI’s sovereign choice, a principle that has always been in operation even among the Israelites and between Isra’el and other Gentile nations.245 But now, because the middle wall of separation has been broken down (see the commentary on Acts, to see link click Cn – Paul’s Advice from Jacob and the Elders at Jerusalem), this principle operates in God’s purposes for the Universal Church, make up of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:13-14).

Dear Heavenly Father, With all the problems of life, how comforting to have You as our Father and know that Yeshua is preparing an eternal home in heaven for all who love and follow Him as Lord and Savior. Do not let your heart be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.  In My Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?  If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to Myself, so that where I am you may also be (John 14:1-3).

Many people act as if they are entitled to do or say anything they wish, but that is not what You say. No matter what nation someone is born into, still you say that they must choose life by loving and following You. Therefore, choose life so that you and your descendants may live, by loving Adonai your God, listening to His voice, and clinging to Him. For He is your life (Deuteronomy 30:19c-20b). It is not any nation that entitles a person to enter heaven; but what is the key to heaven is having a personal faith that loves and follows You as Lord and as Savior. Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Praise You for opening the door by the key of loving faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) in Yeshua (Romans 10:9-10) to everyone, Jew or Gentile, who chooses to love and to follow You. You are so worthy of each of our love! In Your holy Yeshua’s name and power of resurrection. Amen