The problem was that since the Jewish people were part of the original human project it turns out they were in “the ditch” too, hopelessly bound by Sin and Death. The “tow truck” also needed to be rescued. In such a hopeless predicament, how could humanity ever be rescued? 

Over and over in these chapters Paul reminds the Church in Rome that God has not and will not ever reject His promise to the Israelites.

In the political landscape, well, does anyone really trust our leaders – no matter their party affiliation?

For those who believe in God, however, and not just a god, but the God who has revealed Himself to be Love, then suffering, pain, injustice and the rest can become very problematic indeed. Nobody asks more questions of God about suffering than Scripture.