EN CCC 63 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana · Source: vatican.va Israel is the priestly people of God, "called by the name of the LORD", and "the first to hear the word of God",21 Dt 28: 10; Roman Missal, Good i Friday, General Intercession VI; see also Ex 19:6 The people of "elder brethren" in the faith of Abraham. In the Compendium: Q8 Read the full chapter 2. God Comes to Meet Man ¶50–141 Previous¶62 Next¶64