Part 2 - Israel and the Mystery
Table of Contents (Part 2)
Lesson 7
Introduction to Israel and the Mystery
This lesson introduces the second essential doctrine, derived from Romans 11:25 where Paul says “I would not have you ignorant, brethren” regarding the mystery of Israel.
The lesson emphasizes:
- The essential nature of understanding Israel’s program and how it relates to the current dispensation
- The importance of not being ignorant of this doctrine, as ignorance causes specific problems
- The need to understand both the dispensation of Gentile grace and how it affects God’s program with Israel
Lesson 8
Continuation of Israel and the Mystery
This lesson continues examining essential doctrine number two, building upon the foundation laid in lesson 7.
It focuses on:
- The ongoing importance of understanding Israel’s role in God’s program
- Problems that exist in Christianity due to ignorance of this doctrine
- The relationship between the current dispensation and Israel’s suspended program
Lesson 9
Survey of Romans 9-11
This lesson provides a survey and review of the doctrine as presented in Romans chapters 9, 10, and 11:
- Reviews the flow of thought from Romans 9 through 11
- Emphasizes Romans 11:25 and the mystery aspect
- Discusses how God’s program with Israel has been suspended during the current dispensation
- Addresses misconceptions about God’s faithfulness to Israel
Lesson 10
Final Focus on Israel’s Restoration
This concluding lesson on essential doctrine number two focuses on the specific aspect mentioned in Romans 11:25:
- Emphasizes being zealous for God’s restoration program with Israel
- Discusses the “fullness of Israel’s program” yet to come
- Covers Romans 11:11-27, particularly focusing on having the proper perspective on the current dispensation
- Warns against being “wise in your own conceits” and promotes having proper zeal for understanding Israel’s future