Morning Manna - Mar 27, 2025 - Romans 9:1-6 - Paul's Heartbreak Over Israel

Rick and Doc continued their study of Romans, starting in chapter 9, and explored Paul's sorrow over Israel's rejection of Christ. Paul expresses deep emotional anguish for his fellow Israelites, stating he would even be willing to be accursed for their salvation. They'll unpack the distinction between physical Israel and spiritual Israel, emphasizing that actual membership in Israel is based on faith in Jesus Christ. They challenge Christian Zionist doctrine, clarifying that the promises of God are fulfilled in Christ, not in a modern political state. The episode stresses that faith, not race, determines covenant inclusion and calls believers to grieve for the lost while maintaining joy in salvation.

Topics Covered

Paul's deep sorrow and love for his fellow Israelites

The distinction between Jews, Israelites, and the twelve tribes

The spiritual meaning of Israel and its relation to faith in Christ

The misinterpretation and dangers of Christian Zionism

Fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ

God's sovereignty in defining His people

Parables illustrating God's invitation to salvation beyond ethnic Israel

Scripture References

Romans 9:1 – “I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost”

Romans 9:2 – “That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart”

Romans 9:3 – “For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren”

Romans 9:4 – “Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants...”

Romans 9:5 – “Of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever”

Romans 9:6 – “For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel”

Exodus 4:22 – “Israel is my son, even my firstborn”

Hosea 11:1 – “When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt”

Matthew 22:3–9 – “The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy... go ye therefore into the highways”

Acts 15 – [Referenced regarding Paul’s mission to the Gentiles and the Jerusalem Council]