Scripture

Romans 9:1–13

God’s Sovereign Choice

[1] I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—[2] that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. [3] For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. [4] They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. [5] To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.

[6] But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel, [7] and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” [8] This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. [9] For this is what the promise said: “About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son.” [10] And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, [11] though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God’s purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls—[12] she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” [13] As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” (ESV)

Call to Worship

Psalm 48:9–11

[9] We have thought on your steadfast love, O God,
in the midst of your temple.
[10] As your name, O God,
so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with righteousness.
[11] Let Mount Zion be glad!
Let the daughters of Judah rejoice
because of your judgments! (ESV)

Prayer of Repentance

Almighty God, you freely pardon all who repent and turn to you. Now fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; forgiving all our sins, and cleansing us from evil consciences, through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Benediction

May the LORD, who in sovereign love foreknew, predestined, called, justified, and will glorify you, fill your heart with humble, joyful worship. May His Spirit anchor you
in the certainty of His never-failing promise and may you approach every trial with unshakable hope, trusting that God will complete His good work in you. In the strong name of Jesus, Amen.

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