And my father was Jewish and I was raised nominally that way, but I later came into Christianity due to a credible encounter with the Savior.
Decades and much bible learning later (in both testaments), I believe I have a larger, better picture. It’s really about God after all, and only peripherally about people. While God is desiring to invest Himself in people, He is also never forcing anyone to do it, or asking them to do so for the sake of mere self-interest. He seeks to be accepted for the sake of His merit, which means that refusal is an option that He permits.
The bible shows both Jews and Christians doing some incredibly stupid things. If this was a story to flatter Jews and Christians it would not read this way. But this is an honest story about the glory of God.
My story as well.
but I later came into Christianity due to a credible encounter with the Savior.
Haven't been so fortunate, but I pray to Jesus and try to believe.