Rom 9-11 is the climax of the book. Paul has been teaching the righteousness of God: the need of God’s righteousness (1-3a); the solution (3b-5); the practice (6-8). Now, Paul is answering a crucial question, “Is God faithful to His promise?” God promised to Israel righteousness and salvation but at the end they did not get it. If God is not faithful to His promise, can the same thing happen to us also? So, Paul uses 9-11 to talk about Israel: past (9), present (10) and future (11) to show us God is faithful to His promise.
My sharing: This chapter has been the most different chapter for me to comprehend. Until one day, I understand v. 20, “But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?"”
If I see myself as the same level of God, I’ll criticize God whenever I have things that cannot pass my logical mind. But when I humble myself, I realize God is sovereign because He is God. Things start to make sense when I see myself lower than God.
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Having said that does not mean the objects have no difference in their moral value. Otherwise Paul will not quote man saying,"Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will? v.19" God has the choice even to make us morally different. Some are honorable and another for dishonorable v.21.
My sharing: The "me" is not the most important thing in the CHOICE of the universe. God is the main character. On the same token, my glory is the most important. The purpose of my life is in the making known the riches of his glory v.23.