Israel Not Ruined

Romans 11:11-16
[11] So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather, through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous. [12] Now if their trespass means riches for the world, and if their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full inclusion mean!

[13] Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry [14]  in order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them. [15]  For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? [16] If the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches.

DEEP SHEET Study Questions
1.   How is Romans 9-11 meant to strengthen our trust in God?
2.   What is “redemptive history,” and where does Paul situate the Gentiles in this larger story?
3.   Why does Gentile salvation provoke Israel to jealousy? How does God’s purpose to use our salvation to provoke the Jews humble us?
4.   What’s the contrast between Israel’s present and future situation? How does this inform our basic eschatology?
5.   How do vv. 12 and 15 present Israel as a catalyst for worldwide blessing? What does he mean by “life from the dead” in v. 15?

References: Romans 9:4-5; Genesis 12:3; Ephesians 2:11-13; Matthew 21:43; Acts 28:28; Romans 11:25-26; Acts 13:44-45; Numbers 15:17-21; Romans 11:28.