<p>11:31 <em>Even so have these also now been disobedient, that by the mercy shown to you, they may also now obtain mercy- </em>The mercy shown to us by God in allowing the Gospel to come to us (:32), the mercy and grace of calling and predestination, is to be reflected by our taking of the Gospel to others, especially to Israel. This is the practical outcome of all talk about calling and grace. We are to be so humbled by our receipt of it that we go out and share the calling with others, especially Israel. Could this not mean that Israel's reconciliation to God is partly dependent on our &quot;mercy&quot; in preaching the Gospel to them? And now consider Peter's words to Israel: &quot;Repent... and be converted, that (firstly) your sins may be blotted out... and (secondly) he shall send Jesus Christ&quot; at the second coming (Acts 3:19,20). Does this not suggest that Christ's eager desire for the second coming is limited by our preaching to Israel?</p>