Explore Bible prophecies about Israel, the reconciliation of Jews and Christians, and God’s plan for spiritual restoration.
Study Romans 11, Ezekiel 36-39, Zechariah 38-39, and the minor prophets to understand the Messiah, God’s covenant, faithful believers, end-time promises, and the fulfillment of scripture for both literal and spiritual Israel.
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Transcript:
Israel, die Gemeinde und Gottes Plan
At all times and even today, the mention of the term Jews or Israel arouses great emotions. Some feel hatred, aversion or contempt, even the desire for annihilation of the nation. Others, however, identify with the people of the Bible and feel an inner bond.
This presentation can only touch on this very extensive topic. My hope is that the information given here will provide impetus for further study and research in the Bible, which will then make the great context more understandable.
God’s Work With Nations and Individuals
God’s plan in the great cosmic battle between Him and Satan is to save every human being. Therefore, God pursues every soul, regardless of nation, culture or status.
In Prophets and Kings we read:
“The history of nations speaks to us today. To every nation and to every individual, God has assigned a place in His great plan. Today, many nations are being tested by the plummet in the hand of Him who makes no mistake. All are, by their own choice, deciding their destiny, and God is overruling all for the accomplishment of His purposes.”
God demonstrates His work to individuals as well as nations — to different faith communities, to His people in Babylon, to the Israelites, and to His Christian congregation. This presentation deals with the last two: their relationship to each other and God’s plan for them.
Israel and the Christian Church in Romans 11
In Romans 11, the Apostle Paul describes the literal people of God (Israel, the natural olive branch) and the spiritual people of God (the Christian community, the wild olive branch). Their relationship to each other and to Jesus as Redeemer is revealed. The chief difference is the Messiah: Christians believe He has already come; Jews still wait for Him.
Paul writes:
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved…”
Paul explains that Israel’s blindness continues “until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.” Luke writes similarly:
“Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.”
Israel Remains God’s People
Despite Israel’s unbelief, Paul asks:
“Hath God cast away His people? God forbid.”
The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. In the end, the faithful from literal Israel and spiritual Israel — natural and wild olive branches — will be reconciled.
The Elijah Work Before the End
“Behold, I send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers…”
Reconciliation requires removing the causes of separation. Historically, the Jews rejected Christianity because of unlovingness, hardness of heart, spiritual pride, and pagan practices that entered Christian worship.
Why Jews Are Not Won for Jesus
No sincere Jew will be won for Jesus when Christians:
- honor the day of the sun instead of the Sabbath,
- celebrate festivals rooted in paganism (Christmas tree customs, Easter traditions, New Year’s rites),
- maintain unbiblical images and symbols,
- hold to definitions of God not found in Scripture,
- eat foods the Bible calls unclean,
- dress immodestly or carelessly before God.
Faithful Jews uphold the law, but most still lack the Redeemer. Christians have the Redeemer, but many lack the awakening and reformation to uphold the law in its full depth.
How the Prophecies Will Be Fulfilled
Israel will be brought into a situation that leads them to acknowledge the One they have so far rejected:
“They shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him…”
A fountain will be opened “for sin and for uncleanness.” The only source against sin is Jesus Christ.
Ezekiel 38–39 and the Restoration
In Ezekiel 38 and 39, Gog and Magog appear as instruments in God’s hand. Israel is described as a nation gathered from many peoples, long without king, sacrifice or priestly objects — but returning to the Lord in the latter days.
God Acts for His Own Name
Repeatedly God says:
“I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name’s sake…”
He will restore Israel, have mercy on the whole house, and be known among many nations.
Study Recommendations
For deeper understanding:
- Romans 11
- Ezekiel 36–39
- Zechariah 13–14
- Joel
- Hosea, Zephaniah, Habakkuk
- Isaiah, Jeremiah, Malachi 3
The Final Reconciliation
God promises to restore all His faithful people — faithful Jews and faithful Christians:
“To the end the promise might be sure to all the seed…”
The remnant will be pure, truthful, and obedient, following the Lamb wherever He goes.
These people will combine:
- the obedience to the law upheld by the Jews, and
- the love for Christ upheld by true Christians.
This will make reconciliation between fathers and sons — Jews and Christians — possible. With God’s help, they will complete this work.
Conclusion
May we be part of this restoration. For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
