Romans 10:18: But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: “Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world.”
Someone, however, might insist that the Jews were not given adequate opportunity to hear the message. So, Paul said, But I ask (“say”), Did they not hear? He then quoted Psalm 19:4, concerning God’s general revelation in the cosmic heavens (cf. Rom. 1:18–20). However, that psalm also discusses God’s special revelation in the Old Testament (Ps. 19:7–11). Paul’s obvious answer to his question is that Israel had ample opportunity by both general and special revelation to respond to God. Certainly she heard. 1
Application
- Can you ever offer the excuse of never hearing about the greatness of Jesus Christ? It is only logical: If faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and if I want to become a person of faith, then I better become a more diligent person of the Word.
- Are you more inclined to dose off watching a TV program or reading or listening to the Word of God?
Prayer
Lord, help me not to waste time doing meaningless things, when I could be doing things for the Kingdom of God.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.