That are far off. These are the Gentiles who would join the Messianic kingdom (see Isa. 11:9; 57:13). With the complete failure of literal Israel, God is now accomplishing His purposes through the Christian church (see Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:3-5; AA 595; see Vol. IV, pp. 28-36).
If ye will. The Jews might have formed the nucleus of God’s spiritual house. However, the promises made to them were conditional, as is here clearly pointed out. Nevertheless, despite man’s failure, God’s purposes will move steadily forward and will be accomplished through those from every nation who constitute His spiritual house today (see pp. 35, 36).