If the Jews are God’s special people, why is it that so many have failed to trust in Jesus? Has God’s word failed? Does this mean that God’s promises can’t be trusted? Paul reassures us that God’s word has not failed. Salvation doesn’t depend on who our parents are, nor on our works but rather on God’s sovereign choosing, both for the Jews in Paul’s day and for us today. This is not unfair, rather it’s all down to God’s mercy. He is working in this world to save an uncountable multitude of people for himself from all tribes and tongues and nations. All underserving sinners, brought into relationship with God. We also see that no one who comes to Jesus is ever turned away, whoever they are, whatever they have done. God is patiently working out his extraordinary plan – it all depends on him. Will we bow the knee in worship and wonder to our sovereign, merciful, all-wise God?