The study covers Romans 15:10–16, reading Paul’s chain of OT citations (Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalm 117:1; Isaiah 11:10) to show Gentiles are called to rejoice, praise Yahweh, and hope in the “root of Jesse,” with the blessing also warning of judgment for those who reject Yeshua.
Jay talks about how Psalm 117 refutes the idea that “world” means only a preselected group (as in Calvinism), and discusses Isaiah 11 as a future “greater exodus” gathering Israel from the nations with a mixed multitude. Romans 15:13 is explained as hope centered on resurrection, with the Holy Spirit empowering sanctification, endurance, and serving as a guarantee of future promises (2 Cor 1:22). Regarding Romans 15:14–16, Jay discusses the four priesthoods in the Bible and what Paul means by "priestly service" in v16. The group addresses mutual instruction, critiques church models that discourage participation, explains Paul’s bold reminders as resolving Jew–Gentile conflict, and presents Paul’s “priestly service” as forming Gentiles into acceptable living offerings within a kingdom-of-priests framework.
From Jay Carper at Common Sense Bible Study (https://CommonSenseBibleStudy.com) and American Torah (https://www.AmericanTorah.com).
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