Romans 10:19: But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says: “I will provoke you to jealousy by those who are not a nation, I will move you to anger by a foolish nation.”
What marvelous grace! When Israel rejected her Messiah, God sent the Gospel to the Gentiles that they might be saved. This was predicted by Moses in Deuteronomy 32:21. Paul had mentioned this truth before in Romans 9:22–26. One reason why God sent the Gospel to the Gentiles was that they might provoke the Jews to jealousy (Rom. 10:19; 11:11). It was an act of grace both to the Jews and to the Gentiles. 1
Application
- Godly jealousy! He does not want anyone to pursue “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life.” Is your love supremely for God alone?
- Does the “sold out” lifestyle of others for Jesus provoke you towards Godly living; to become more like Jesus in your words and deeds?
Prayer
Lord, keep me from becoming a compromising Christian.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.