whom God offered as a place where atonement by the Messiah's blood would occur through faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because he had waited patiently to deal with sins committed in the past.

In the very place where it was told them, "You are not my people,' they will be called children of the living God."

Now if some of the branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive branch, have been grafted in their place to share the rich root of the olive tree,

Bless those who persecute you. Keep on blessing them, and never curse them.