Israel takes center stage in global politics and other international issues. Its geopolitical history is as interesting as the spiritual connotation applied to the Israel in prophecy. At the geographical level, it sits in the middle of dictatorships that threaten to eliminate the nation on daily basis. At the spiritual level, Christians identify with the name as the tag used by God to refer to his people.
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.
Interpretation of prophesies about Israel is the main cause and source of confusion. The tussle is on whether to interpret it directly or indirectly. The salvation that is promised to Israelis will come after the destruction of their enemies. Whether this is to happen physically or spiritually remains the question. It calls for careful consideration of the spiritual and biblical boundaries as understood from the historical context.
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.
A seventy week period was given to Israelis by God during the time of Prophet Daniel. It should be clear that each week represented a year as indicated by Ezekiel. They were to experience salvation at the end of this repentance period. However, this did not happen and even today, they are still suffering in the hands of hostile neighbors.
There was a lot of hope and expectation when Jesus first appeared on earth. According to early prophesies, he appeared at exactly the time that a savior was promised to arise. He performed miracles that made people believe that he was the chosen messiah. The voice that came from the clouds during his baptism was testament of his privileged position.
When the events of the New Testament are read alongside prophesies of the Old Testament, Jesus becomes the fulfillment of this prophesy. At one point, he enters the synagogue, opens a scripture and reads the verse that would make the people identify him. The manner of his death and failure to establish an earthly kingdom that would bring salvation to Israelis has left them stranded.
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.
Interpretation of prophesies about Israel is the main cause and source of confusion. The tussle is on whether to interpret it directly or indirectly. The salvation that is promised to Israelis will come after the destruction of their enemies. Whether this is to happen physically or spiritually remains the question. It calls for careful consideration of the spiritual and biblical boundaries as understood from the historical context.
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.
A seventy week period was given to Israelis by God during the time of Prophet Daniel. It should be clear that each week represented a year as indicated by Ezekiel. They were to experience salvation at the end of this repentance period. However, this did not happen and even today, they are still suffering in the hands of hostile neighbors.
There was a lot of hope and expectation when Jesus first appeared on earth. According to early prophesies, he appeared at exactly the time that a savior was promised to arise. He performed miracles that made people believe that he was the chosen messiah. The voice that came from the clouds during his baptism was testament of his privileged position.
When the events of the New Testament are read alongside prophesies of the Old Testament, Jesus becomes the fulfillment of this prophesy. At one point, he enters the synagogue, opens a scripture and reads the verse that would make the people identify him. The manner of his death and failure to establish an earthly kingdom that would bring salvation to Israelis has left them stranded.
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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