Thematic Bible: Their national privileges
Thematic Bible
Jews, the » Their national privileges
Great in every respect. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God [His very words].
For they are Israelites, and to them belong God's adoption [as a nation] and the glorious Presence (Shekinah). With them were the special covenants made, to them was the Law given. To them [the temple] worship was revealed and [God's own] promises announced. To them belong the patriarchs, and as far as His natural descent was concerned, from them is the Christ, Who is exalted and supreme over all, God, blessed forever! Amen (so let it be).