Mat 8:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11–12 : Jesus then said that many people from all over the world (“from the east and the west”) would share in God’s kingdom with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But some who think they belong (the “children of the kingdom,” meaning some Jews) would be left out, in darkness and sorrow. This shows that faith, not family background or nationality, is what matters to God (Romans 4:11-12 ).

‏ Matthew 8:11

v. 11–12: Jesus then said that many people from all over the world (“from the east and the west”) would share in God’s kingdom with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But some who think they belong (the “children of the kingdom,” meaning some Jews) would be left out, in darkness and sorrow. This shows that faith, not family background or nationality, is what matters to God (Romans 4:11-12 ^a).