Israel plays a significant, complex role in the end times.
The Bible tells us of a future for Israel involving a return to their land, a period of tribulation, and ultimately the recognition of Jesus as their Messiah.
Here are a few beliefs and Bible Scriptures:
Many believe that the modern of Israel’s existence fulfills biblical prophecies about the Jewish people returning to their ancestral land.
Deuteronomy 30,3, Isaiah 43:6 and Ezekiel 36:24 show us some examples that predict Jesus’s return.
The Bible also speaks of a time of great tribulation which can be linked to Israel and Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 30:7 refers to a “time of Jacob’s trouble.” There are prophecies that describe a 7 year covenant between the Antichrist and Israel, followed by a breaking of the covenant of later persecution.
Ezekiel 38 and 39 gives details of a future invasion of Israel.
The Bible tells about the recognition of Jesus in Israel. Zachariah 12:10 is interpreted as a prophecy of Israel, ultimately recognizing Jesus as the Messiah.
There are some teachers that say this will happen only after a period of suffering and repentance.
Israel has a role in God’s Kingdom
Isaiah 2:2 and Zephaniah 3:20 speak of Jerusalem as a place of gathering for all nations and the center of God’s reign. Jesus is prophesied to reign from Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
These are just a few scriptures that speak about the role of Israel in the end times. There are many more.
It’s important to know that the Bible presents an eternal unconditional covenant with God and Israel.
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