namely, us, whom he called not only from among Jews but also from among nations, what of it?”​—Romans 9:14-24.

First, individuals from among the Jews were invited to make up this heavenly class. Later, God invited people of the Gentile nations. Jehovah has not forced any of these to serve him. But from among those who responded appreciatively to his loving provisions, he gave some the privilege of being corulers with his Son in the heavenly Kingdom. The preparation of that heavenly class is now nearly complete.​—Luke 22:29; Revelation 14:1-4.