Modern Israel and Bible Prophecy Is There A
Modern Israel and Bible Prophecy
Is There A Connection? ü Millennialist s ü Modern Jews
Land Promise Fulfilled? • Joshua • Moses • Solomon • Levites • Psalmist
The Remnant • Return prophesied • Isaiah; Jeremiah • Return occurred • National prophecies fulfilled!
ü Modern Jews ü Millennialist s “The OT teaches that God has given the land of Palestine to the Jews forever, but the NT teaches that he is keeping the Jews in the world so that they may participate as a nation in the events connedted with Jesus Christ’s return. ” - C. F. H. Henry
• • • 70 AD – Jerusalem destroyed 135 AD – Jews expelled from Jerusalem 2000 yrs. – Foreign dominance & control 1880’s – Jewish homeland proposed 1917 – Balfour Declaration 1947 – UN votes to establish separate Jewish & Arab States • 1948 – War breaks out • 1967 – Six Day War
Comparison of OT & Modern Israel OT Israel • • Est. under Law of Moses Had a King Possessed all territory Had a Temple Had Priests Animal Sacrifices offered Tribes identifiable Modern Israel • • Not under Law of Moses No King Possesses part of land No Temple No Priests No sacrifices No tribal Identity
An Everlasting Possession? • Heb. – Olam • Unlimited duration • Cycle or an Age There is no biblical national remnant remaining!
There is no connection between OT & Modern Israel • Promises Fulfilled • God still wants Israel to be saved • Salvation for all is in Jesus Christ!
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