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Romans 11:11-24
A. The Result of the Stumble
Romans 11:11-15 NIV
1. The state of the 1st century Jewish nation
a. Politically dominated
b. Religiously divided
c. Spiritually bound
2. The sleepwalking Jewish nation
a. The rejection of salvation
Acts 13:46 NIV
b. An awakened Gentile faith
John 4:21 NIV
B. The Outcome of Brokenness
Romans 11:16-21 NIV
1. The dough (firstfruits)
2. The olive tree (complete inclusion)
Jeremiah 11:16 NIV
a. The roots (the patriarchs)
b. The branches
1) The broken off
2) The grafted in
C. The Warning of Contempt
Romans 11:22-24 NIV
1. The warning of falling away
2. The grafted grace
Grace may be free, but it is not to be presumed upon, is not to lead to arrogance, and it is not cheap. Grace demands the response of trust and humility.
D. What do we do about it?
1. Believe it. God has opened the door!
2. Contribute more than consume.
3. Remain humble.