God's Dealings with His Ancient People
J. Lyth, D.D., J. Lyth, D.D. Romans 10:18-21 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes truly, their sound went into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.… I. HIS COMMUNICATIONS TO THEM. 1. Clear. 2. Repeated. 3. Everywhere heard. II. HIS WARNINGS of rejection. 1. By Moses. 2. By Isaiah. III. HIS PATIENT FORBEARANCE. 1. Kindly entreating them. 2. During the long period of Old Testament history. 3. Spite of disobedience. IV. THE FINAL TRANSFER OF HIS FAVOUR TO THE GENTILES. (J. Lyth, D.D.) But I say, Did not Israel know? — Observe — I. HOW GOD DISCIPLINES A REBELLIOUS PEOPLE. He — 1. Instructs. 2. Warns. 3. Bears patiently. 4. At length transfers His favour to others, whom they despise. II. HOW THIS APPLIES TO US. We have been — 1. Equally privileged. 2. Equally rebellious. 3. If Israel could not escape, how shall we? (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. WEB: But I say, didn't they hear? Yes, most certainly, "Their sound went out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world."