Understanding Spiritual Israel and God's Promise

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13 We're in operation now. Romans chapter 9, I want to begin reading at verse 6. Paul has talked a lot about the people of Israel, and a lot of it has been really negative. And I think that this chapter 9 is sort of a continuation of his discussion, but I think he's sort of trying to turn the picture a different direction, trying to talk about the value. The way he's talked about the law not being helpful, and the way he's talked about circumcision not being a benefit to give salvation, all these t...