A BURDEN FOR SOULS

Romans 9:1-5

I.  (v.1-3a) THE REALITY OF THIS BURDEN – A LOOK AT PAUL’S HEART

A. (v.1) It was sincere

B. (v.2-3a) It was serious

II.  (v.3b-5) THE REASON FOR THIS BURDEN – A LOOK AT ISRAEL’S NEED

A. (v.3b) Paul’s relation to the Israelites

B. (v.4-5) The Israelites’ rejection of Christ

1. Israel enjoyed God’s earthly blessings

2. Israel rejected God’s eternal blessing

Conclusion: “Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. Amen”