The best way to deepen our understanding of God’s heart, plan & purpose for Israel is to study His Word. Below is a small selection of Scriptures that can serve as a starting point for a study of Israel and its role in God’s eternal purposes.
OLD TESTAMENT:
The name “Israel / Israelite” occurs more than 2500 times in the Old Testament
- Ezekiel 34 – 48 – The Lord will be Israel’s Shepherd
- Genesis 12:2-3 – The Lord will bless those who bless Israel
- Isaiah 49 – 50 – Restoration of Israel
- Jeremiah 30 – Restoration of Israel
- Joel 2 – 3 – The Nations Judged
- Zechariah 8 – 9 – The Lord Promises to Bless Israel
- Zechariah 10 – 13 – The Lord will care for Israel
NEW TESTAMENT:
The name “Israel / Israelite” appears 79 times in the New Testament and never once is it a description of the Church.
- Ephesians 2 – Jew & Gentile reconciled through Messiah
- John 4:22 – Salvation is from the Jews
- Matthew 10:6 – Go rather to the Lost Sheep of Israel
- Romans 1:16 – First to the Jew, then to the Gentile
- Romans 9 – Paul’s anguish over Israel
- Romans 10 – Paul’s Plea & Prayer for Israel
- Romans 11 – Remnant of Israel / All Israel shall be Saved
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