Why Israel Was Blinded — Romans 11 Explained Verse by Verse

B25L2 What does Romans 11 say about Israel's blindness — and why did God allow it? This verse-by-verse study of Romans 11 reveals the stunning truth about Israel's rejection, the remnant of grace, and why salvation has always been faith plus nothing. ✝️ In this study, we dig deep into Romans 11:2-9, tracing Paul's argument from the story of Elijah and the 7,000 faithful in 1 Kings 19, to the doctrine of the remnant, to the blinding of Israel in this age of grace. Les cross-references Romans 1, Romans 3, and the Psalms to show why Israel missed their Messiah — and what that means for us today. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Romans 11:2-9 — Israel's blindness explained verse by verse • Why God has NOT cast aside the Jewish people • Elijah at Mount Carmel & the 7,000 who didn't bow to Baal • The doctrine of the remnant — from Genesis to Revelation • Grace vs. works: why salvation is faith plus nothing (Romans 11:6) • Why Israel wanted a King but rejected a Savior • "God gave them up" — Romans 1:24-26 and judicial blindness • Israel's "table" becoming a snare — Psalm 23 and Romans 11:9 🔑 Romans 11 remnant of grace, election of grace Bible study, Israel blinded in Romans, grace vs works salvation, Romans 11:6 faith not works, 1 Kings 19 seven thousand, Elijah Mount Carmel Bible, Romans 1:24 God gave them up, Jewish remnant age of grace, Romans 3:1-2 advantage of the Jew. 💡 Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Through the Bible 00:30 — Romans 11 Overview: Has God Cast Aside Israel? 02:00 — Israel Set Aside — But Still in God's Program 03:10 — God's Eye Is Still on Israel as His Covenant People 03:52 — Romans 11:2 — Elijah's Intercession Against Israel 04:20 — King Ahab, Jezebel & the Worship of Baal 05:03 — Elijah's Challenge on Mount Carmel 06:00 — Fire from Heaven: Jehovah Proven as God of Israel 07:00 — Jezebel's Threat & Elijah's Flight to Mount Sinai 08:00 — Elijah Under the Juniper Tree: "I Am the Only One Left" 08:50 — God's Answer: "I Have Reserved 7,000 Men" — 1 Kings 19 09:25 — The Doctrine of the Remnant — All Through Scripture 10:00 — The Narrow Way vs. the Broad Way — Christ's Teaching 10:15 — Romans 11:5 — The Remnant of Grace in This Age 11:00 — Jewish Testimonies: Believing the Gospel of Grace Today 11:57 — Romans 11:6 — If It's Grace, It Cannot Be Works 13:00 — Jews Must Abandon Works Religion to Be Saved by Grace 13:58 — Salvation Is Faith Plus Nothing — Or No Salvation at All 14:20 — Christianity Inundated with Works Religion Today 15:20 — Romans 11:7 — The Election Obtained It; the Rest Were Blinded 15:52 — Romans 1:23-24 — Idolatry at the Tower of Babel 17:07 — "God Gave Them Up" — Judicial Blindness in Romans 1:24-26 18:07 — Romans 11 & Israel: Same Pattern of Judicial Blindness 18:25 — Romans 3:1-2 — The Advantage of the Jew 19:44 — Israel Should Have Known — But Refused to Search Scripture 20:43 — Romans 11:7 — Israel Wanted the King, Not the Savior 21:13 — Two Railroad Tracks: Suffering Savior vs. Ruling King 22:00 — Why Israel Rejected Jesus: They Wanted a Kingdom, Not a Cross 23:35 — Jesus Rode a Donkey, Not a White Stallion — Israel's Stumbling 24:49 — The Elect Among Israel — Believers in the Body of Christ 25:24 — Romans 11:8 — Spirit of Slumber: Eyes That Cannot See 26:03 — Romans 11:9 — David's Psalm: Israel's Table Becomes a Snare 26:45 — Warning to Gentiles: Don't Take Grace for Granted 27:24 — Closing & Program Information