God’s Sovereign Choice of Israel
Deuteronomy 7:7-9 reveals the surprising grace behind God’s election of Israel as His special people.
The Unexpected Nature of God’s Choice
- Not based on Israel’s size or merit (“you were the fewest of all peoples”)
- Rooted in God’s sovereign love and faithfulness to His covenant
- Demonstrated through mighty redemption from Egyptian slavery
The Messianic Purpose of Israel’s Election
God’s selection served His redemptive plan:
- First promised after the Fall (Genesis 3:15)
- Confirmed through Abraham’s lineage (Genesis 12:1-3)
- Fulfilled in Christ’s incarnation (John 3:16)
Israel’s Dual Calling
God intended Israel to serve two primary purposes:
- Messianic Lineage: To bring forth the Savior of the world
- Missionary Witness: To be “a kingdom of priests” (Exodus 19:6) revealing God to the nations
The Fulfillment Despite Failure
While Israel often failed in her missionary calling:
- God’s primary purpose was perfectly achieved through Christ
- Jesus fulfilled Israel’s destiny as the perfect Prophet, Priest and King
- The church now continues Israel’s missionary mandate (Matthew 28:19-20)
“The LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Lessons for God’s People Today
- Salvation originates from God’s grace, not human merit
- God keeps His promises despite human failure
- Every believer now shares Israel’s calling to proclaim God’s redemption
