1. Would you not consider Sodom’s prophecy to be restored (Ezek. 16), Egypt and Assyria to be honored above Israel (Isa. 19), Jonah’s Nineveh, the prodigal son’s acceptance, and the Gentiles being grafted into God’s Story a few examples of God’s mercy trumping our expectations (or even our desires)?
2. Has it not been the trajectory of God to progressively reveal His truth and plan for the ages? Would it not be arrogant to assume we have all the pieces of God’s plan already figured out and refuse to explore controversial areas or admit we may have gotten some things wrong regarding His sovereign plan?