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the proof of Grace 1. How does the person of the Apostle prove the grace of God? 2. Why mention his genealogy? See Gen.12:1ff Mercy for Israel's Failures 1. What was our definition of foreknowledge? 2. What argument does Paul use to show that God did not reject Israel? 3. How did Elijah feel about the nation Israel (see IKings 19:4,10) 4. How did God respond to his prayer? 5. Why would God spare some? 6. How was the remnant chosen? 7. How were they able to avoid kneeling to Baal. 1Kings 19:16 8. What is the simile in .5 pointing out? 9. Explain how grace cancels out works. And vice versa 10. What became of all of Israel's' efforts to reach God. 11. Explain how the elect were able to obtain success while the others did not. 12. Read in the Old Testament where God deliberately leaves people "in the dark." Sovereignty Over Human Failure 1. How did God use Israel's failure for the good of the Gentiles? 2. How should we look at our failures and consequences? 3. How should we then look at our failures? 4. How can God use our failures to be a blessing to ourselves and to the world? Main Lesson: Memory Verse: Romans 11:5-6 5 So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. |