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Paul tackles a difficult question: If salvation depends on God’s sovereign mercy, is that unfair? His answer is firm—by no means! God is never unjust. He is the potter; we are the clay. He has every right to show mercy to some and withhold it from others, just as He did with Moses and Pharaoh (vv. 14–18). But Paul’s point is not cold fatalism—it’s awe before the God whose mercy is always undeserved and whose purposes are good and glorious (vv. 22–24).
Through Hosea and Isaiah, Paul shows that God always planned to include Gentiles and save a faithful remnant from Israel (vv. 25–29). The shock is not that some are judged, but that any are saved. Gentiles received righteousness by faith, while Israel stumbled by trying to earn it (vv. 30–33). Christ is either a rock of offense or a solid foundation—everything depends on how we respond to Him.
🎯 Theme: God’s sovereign mercy magnifies His justice, humbles human pride, and offers salvation to all who believe.
🌀 Reflection: These verses stretch our minds and hearts, reminding us that salvation is not about fairness but grace. God has mercy on the undeserving—and that includes us. Instead of arguing with the Potter, we’re invited to trust Him and build our lives on Christ, the Rock who never puts to shame those who believe (v. 33).
💬 Mission Challenge: Who in your life might be stumbling over Christ today? Ask the Lord for boldness to share the gospel clearly and compassionately with them this week, inviting them to believe in the One who saves by mercy, not merit.
Just Keith Harris 
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