I. Introduction (Romans 11:28,29)
“As concerning the GOSPEL they [the unbelieving Jews] are enemies for your sakes, but as touching the ELECTION they [those same unbelieving Jews] are beloved for the father’s sakes.” - Romans 11:28
A. Israel, its history AND its politics are very complex!
Don’t think for a moment that you can sit and watch one or two YouTubes and then armchair judge and understand them, and decide their place in God’s plan through the ages!
B. There is a very prevalent view that says “the Jews are evil”
- The Christian “Church” has replaced the nation of Israel in God’s plan
- Israel is NOT Israel anymore
- That the “lost” tribes of Israel migrated up and became WHITE CAUCASIANS and became England and America!
- That anyone, or any nation that claims to be Jewish should be ignored, and “wiped off the map” - literally, because THEY killed Jesus!
- That is why they have been brutally mis-treated throughout history like no other nation
- That is why the Catholic Church turned a blind eye to the Jews being tortured, experimented on, slaughtered, and blamed throughout World War II
- That is why most nations rejected fleeing Jews and forced them to live in ghettos, and ultimately in the desert wasteland of Palestine
- That since the Jews do NOT believe the Bible and do not follow their own Messiah, they have no place in this world
II. Truth #1: Israel is God’s Chosen Nation
A. God chose Abraham and his descendants
B. This choice was unconditional
C. God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable (Romans 11:29)
III. Truth #2: Israel Has a Divine Purpose
A. Through Israel came the Scriptures
B. Through Israel came the Messiah
C. Through Israel comes blessing to all nations
IV. Truth #3: Israel’s Rejection is Not Total
A. There has always been a believing remnant
B. Paul himself was a believing Jew
C. Many Jews today believe in Jesus
V. Truth #4: Israel’s Rejection is Not Final
A. Blindness in part has happened to Israel
B. Until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in
C. Then all Israel shall be saved
VI. Truth #5: Christians Should Love Israel
A. We are indebted to them
B. We should pray for them
C. We should share the Gospel with them
VII. Conclusion
A. God has not forgotten Israel
B. Neither should we
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