God's plan for Jews and Gentiles

OK.... this is second time around I have to write a blog about Jews and Gentiles. Last one was how certain group of Christian Jews insisted on Gentiles being circumcised in order to be complete their salvation. We read that the conflict between Christian Jews and Gentiles were on going and significant enough for Paul to step out and address the issue. Stott mentioned that there are two reasons why Jews as a whole rejected Jesus as the Messiah. One is that God hardened hearts of people so that the elect can receive God's mercy. Another reason is result in Israel's own disobedience and unbelief. Stoot points out that these two reasons, one is "divine election and human rebellion" contradict from humanly perspective. However he urges us to accept both truths even if we may not fully comprehend. Stott goes on to say that God's mercy has granted to both Jews and Gentiles. Illustration of chapter 11 also gives warnings to both Jews and Gentiles. At last the doxology that ends this chapter is the heart-felt outpouring of Paul's praise to God, whose wisdom and knowledge bought forth His great plan of the salvation of both Jews and Gentiles.