Romans 11.  Here Paul seeks to explain why so many of his own countrymen have rejected the gospel, while so many Gentiles are accepting it and getting saved.  He states:

1. God is still sovereign over the salvation process – as he was during Elijah’s time (1-10).
2. Israel is an example to Gentile believers that they should not become proud, but fear being cut off for unbelief (11-24).
3. Israel’s disobedience is partial – so their present hardening is partial.  God’s gift of salvation can return to them (25-36).

LORD, we pray for the salvation of your people, Israel.  May all nations come to know the king before it is too late.