"To them (Israel) belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the
flesh,
is the Christ, Who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen."
(Romans 9:5)
"Being about to discuss the rejection of the Jews and the calling of the Gentiles, and to show
that the whole agrees with the sovereign electing love of God, the Apostle Paul expresses his
affection for his Jewish people. He solemnly appeals to Christ; and his conscience, enlightened
and directed by the Holy Spirit, bore witness to his sincerity.
He would submit to be treated as accursed, to be disgraced, crucified; and even for a time be
in the deepest horror and distress if he could rescue his nation, Israel, from the destruction
about to come upon them for their obstinate unbelief.
To be insensible to the eternal condition of our fellow creatures is contrary both to the love
required by the law, and the mercy of the gospel. They (the Jews) had long been professed
worshipers of Jehovah. The law, and the national covenant which was grounded thereon,
belonged to them. The temple worship was typical of salvation by the Messiah, and the
means of communion with God. All the promises concerning Christ and His salvation
were given to them. He is not only over all, as Mediator, but He is God blessed forever.
-Matthew Henry's Commentary
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and the Salvation of Israel. Maranatha!
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