Sermon outline.
Wonder and tragedy
Paul’s pain: the tragedy of Jewish unbelief (9:1-5)
Paul’s consolation: the sovereign mercy of God
God chooses his people, and always has (9:6-13)
His choice is free and undeserved mercy (9:14-19)
This mercy is given to surprising people (9:19-29)
The humbling, energising reality of God’s sovereign mercy