Israel is considered a pivotal nation in global geopolitical issues. It has an interesting history as a nation and as a state. Its significance in politics and Christian theology also makes it a center of attention. However, Israel in prophecy has a futuristic perception and perspective. It is a look at how foreseers viewed the story of this nation and its significance in shaping events global issues.
The attention given to Israeli nation state and its geopolitical existence has a biblical origin. Its people and specifically the city of Jerusalem have a place in both spiritual and historical narratives. The neighboring nations are very hostile and constantly threaten to eliminate Jews from the region. Christians await the rebuilding of the Jewish temple which signifies the reign of Christianity.
The spiritual implications of prophecies regarding Israel is the point of concern. There are a lot of prophecies about end times with no clarity whether they should be taken literary or figuratively. The conflict between the geographical nation and spiritual community is the point of concern.
The coming of Jesus was viewed as a moment of salvation where he would establish an earthly rule. This kingdom would rule with justice and fairness. Unfortunately, he did not establish such a kingdom which left Israelis very disappointed. As they await the second coming they are not sure whether to hope or give up to their fate.
God promised Israelis salvation during the reign of Prophet Daniel. According to computations and comparisons between different scriptures, each of these seventy weeks represented a year. Other sections of the scripture are used in computing the date of fulfillment of this prophesy to today. This explains why Israelis have not found peace for a long time now.
The first time Jesus appeared gave the Israelis hope that their salvation was finally at hand. The appearance of Jesus coincided with the dates indicated in numerous prophesies. This was also witnessed in events that characterized his work at the time including the voice from the clouds during baptism. However, his death and promise to return left most of them disappointed to the point of giving up.
The events in the life of Jesus were largely foretold in the Old Testament. An example is where Jesus went to the synagogue, read a scripture and applied it to himself. His birth, life and death find similarities in forecast made in the Old Testament. The problem arises when he does not deliver Israelis from constant war. This raises a question about how to identify the real savior.
The reference to Israeli as a nation shifts to the community of Christians because they failed to obey. When Christ was with them, they failed to believe him. This made God to regard Israel as the larger group of Christians as opposed to the nation state of Jews. It means that the prophesies will apply to the community of Christians as a validation of their believe in Jesus Christ. The promise of eternal life will only be enjoyed by those who believe.
The attention given to Israeli nation state and its geopolitical existence has a biblical origin. Its people and specifically the city of Jerusalem have a place in both spiritual and historical narratives. The neighboring nations are very hostile and constantly threaten to eliminate Jews from the region. Christians await the rebuilding of the Jewish temple which signifies the reign of Christianity.
The spiritual implications of prophecies regarding Israel is the point of concern. There are a lot of prophecies about end times with no clarity whether they should be taken literary or figuratively. The conflict between the geographical nation and spiritual community is the point of concern.
The coming of Jesus was viewed as a moment of salvation where he would establish an earthly rule. This kingdom would rule with justice and fairness. Unfortunately, he did not establish such a kingdom which left Israelis very disappointed. As they await the second coming they are not sure whether to hope or give up to their fate.
God promised Israelis salvation during the reign of Prophet Daniel. According to computations and comparisons between different scriptures, each of these seventy weeks represented a year. Other sections of the scripture are used in computing the date of fulfillment of this prophesy to today. This explains why Israelis have not found peace for a long time now.
The first time Jesus appeared gave the Israelis hope that their salvation was finally at hand. The appearance of Jesus coincided with the dates indicated in numerous prophesies. This was also witnessed in events that characterized his work at the time including the voice from the clouds during baptism. However, his death and promise to return left most of them disappointed to the point of giving up.
The events in the life of Jesus were largely foretold in the Old Testament. An example is where Jesus went to the synagogue, read a scripture and applied it to himself. His birth, life and death find similarities in forecast made in the Old Testament. The problem arises when he does not deliver Israelis from constant war. This raises a question about how to identify the real savior.
The reference to Israeli as a nation shifts to the community of Christians because they failed to obey. When Christ was with them, they failed to believe him. This made God to regard Israel as the larger group of Christians as opposed to the nation state of Jews. It means that the prophesies will apply to the community of Christians as a validation of their believe in Jesus Christ. The promise of eternal life will only be enjoyed by those who believe.
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