Well then, has God failed to fulfill his promise to Israel? No, for not all who are born into the nation of Israel are truly members of God’s people! Being descendants of Abraham doesn’t make them truly Abraham’s children. For the Scriptures say, “Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted,” though Abraham had other children, too. This means that Abraham’s physical descendants are not necessarily children of God. Only the children of the promise are considered to be Abraham’s children. For God had promised, “I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” This son was our ancestor Isaac. When he married Rebekah, she gave birth to twins. But before they were born, before they had done anything good or bad, she received a message from God. (This message shows that God chooses people according to his own purposes
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5 Days
This 5-day devotion series provides insight into the many ways we can consider God’s Word. The Lutheran Home Association chaplains share devotions focused on different aspects of God’s Word. The devotions give insight to we can follow and understand while reading the Bible.
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Join us in praying for peace in our hearts and our nation with this 7-day reading plan featuring prayers from The One Year Pray for America Bible.
Do we bear responsibility for those unaware of Jesus? We should yearn for the lost to know Him. Despite Israel’s rejection of Christ as the Messiah, God’s Word remains true. He is always just and wise. Rejoice in your salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Discover transformative truths in "Romans: A 7-Day Devotional" by Nathan Finochio. Each day explores key themes from the book of Romans, such as the explosive power of the Gospel, the reality of justification, freedom from sin, living by the Spirit, God’s sovereignty, practical living out the Gospel, and embracing unity.
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