1. God Prunes and Grafts KEEP IN MIND “Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off” (Romans 11:22). August 21, 2016 Bible Study Guide 12

2. ROMANS 11:11–24 God initially worked through the Jewish race. The Jews’ stubborn rebellion against Christ opened the door of salvation to everyone else in the world Some inaccurately concluded that since the Jews were His chosen people, He was set against the other races. Not so. God intended for mankind from all walks of life to come together in unity (Matthew 8:11; Romans 11:25).

3. Gentiles grafted in to the vine Natural Branches (Jews) Faithful Jewish remnant throughout history Natural Branches (Jews) Lack of faith Broken off Nonbelieving Jews Gentiles Wild branches Faithful Grafted in Believers Seed of Abraham by faith Natural Branches (Jews) Faithful Jewish remnant throughout history Promises to Fathers Abrahamic Covenant Believers are seed of Abraham (Gal 3:7) Provides nourishment to all branches 16 For if the first fruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. 17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree; 18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bear not the root, but the root thee.