“I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ To a nation that was not called by My name. I have stretched out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in a way that is not good, According to their own thoughts; A people who provoke Me to anger continually to My face.” (65:1–3) All this Christ had done for them, but they responded with ever-increasing rebellion and continual provocation. He called, but they refused;