Introduction: Here, Paul continues to explain how some Jews missed the righteousness of God. 1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. • To Paul, the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man are not in . We see it in the he had for the lost. We also see it in Paul’s . He to God. He the gospel of Jesus. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. • This verse his heart for the Jews and his praying to God. Their situation was his own testimony • is no substitute for truth. They knew the of the law but missed the it described. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. • Though the law pointed to the righteous character of , they were focused on own righteousness. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. • This verse how they missed the righteousness of God and opted for their own instead. The Old Testament law all pointed to . He didn’t simply obey the law, He was the of the law. Rejecting Jesus was the righteousness of God. Accepting Jesus was the righteousness of God. Conclusion: Jesus is the perfect expression of the righteous character of God that is described in the law. It all leads to Him. If you reject Him you are left on your own and will be rejected by God. If you accept Him you will be given His righteousness as your own and accepted by God. It's really that simple.