Discussion Questions:

1. What new insights did you gain regarding Israel’s future restoration? How do these truths comfort, challenge, or confuse you?
2. What is it about God’s mystery that confounds you? Why is it good that God’s mysteries are not fully comprehendible at present?
3. How is Israel’s partial hardening, Gospel enemy-hood, and election a mystery?
4. What is amazing about God’s mercy that leaves you awestruck? What future promises are guaranteed by mercy? Why is it so tough to be merciful?
5. What is the significance of Jesus being the Deliverer?
6. Why is it such a good thing that God makes unilateral covenants? What would happen if even one of God’s covenant promises failed?
7. What is your number one “God is so awesome and merciful” burst of praise? What is your most pressing “I desperately need God’s mercy” prayer request?