Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? Romans 11:19-24

Many “Christians” today will boast that Israel has been done away with, they will proclaim that they are the “New Israel” , however this arrogance should be a warning to them! As the Apostle Paul states they say “The branches (Israel) were broken off, that I (Church) might be grafted in” Why? “Well because of unbelief they were broken off, and I stand by faith” Because of Israel’s rejection of Christ , because they have crucified The Lord, many were broken off (Acts 2:36) 

However the Apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit , gives a strong warning about this “Do not be arrogant/haughty/conceited but tremble/fear”! While most of the Church seems to celebrate the “breaking off of the natural branches”, the Church should instead be in fear and trembling? Why? “For if God did not spare the natural branches (Israel) He will not spare you either” (v21) If Gods elect, Gods chosen people can be cut off because of their disobedience and lack of faith, you can be cut off also!

Understand this warning is from the Holy Spirit, I can already hear many Christians arguing this statement. Consider what The Lord Jesus said “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28) Israel should be a warning to the Church, and the Church should be a light to Israel, however instead many just boast in their arrogance and have no fear of their Lord and God

However the gospel is good news, while many were cut off, they can also be grafted in through Christ as the Apostle Paul reveals “And they also, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.” (v23) This is like Jesus’ parable of the prodigal Son, (Luke 15) the Father had 2 sons, not just one. When the prodigal son came home, what was the response of the other son? He was angry, he had hatred in his heart, instead of rejoicing like the Father and all of Heaven, when one sinner comes to repentance (Luke 15:7)

“how much more will these, who are natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?” (v24) Many natural branches that were cut off, will be grafted back in through Jesus Christ, instead of hardening your hearts, rejoice brothers and sisters, because of God’s great mercy He demonstrated to us! Amen!