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Israel: Future

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The descendants of Israel, scattered from their God-given homeland by war, captivity, and migration, eventually settled in northwestern Europe and later colonized distant lands, forming great nations such as the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Most modern Israelites remain unaware of their identity and the future that awaits them. These nations lead the world in both remarkable achievements and grave sins, embodying a paradox of progress and evil. Their excess of sin, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15, 20, will bring severe consequences, much like the Assyrians drove ancient Israel from their land, so too will modern Israel reap the whirlwind for their transgressions, as foretold in Hosea 8:7. War, captivity, and exile loom on the horizon, despite the apparent strength and wealth of these nations. God, deeply involved in world events, makes and breaks nations to fulfill His purpose, and He will bring swift punishment upon His people, Israel, for their rebellion. The devastation will be immense, yet this is not the end of their story. God loves Israel and disciplines them as a wise Father, aiming to provoke repentance, though their stubbornness, as described in Ezekiel 2:3-7, may delay their turning to Him until after great suffering. Once Israel turns to Him, God will swiftly aid them, delivering them through a second exodus, as prophesied in Jeremiah 30:7-11. He will regather them with a purpose, bringing them to conversion, as outlined in Ezekiel 36:24-28, so they may once again serve as a model nation to show the world His way, according to Isaiah 60:3 and other prophecies. In the Millennium and beyond, Israel, restored to their land, will fulfill their original role, living in peace, prosperity, and security, as described in Ezekiel 28:26 and 37:22-28. The land will be bountiful, ancient cities rebuilt, and a remnant of Israel will assist in the conversion of the world while raising their children in righteousness. God will purify Israel, granting them a pure language to worship Him truly, as stated in Zephaniah 3:9, and they will be a holy nation, as envisioned in Exodus 19:5-6. Under Jesus Christ, King David will be resurrected to rule over Israel, with the twelve apostles governing the tribes, and the land will be divided among them, as detailed in Ezekiel 48:1-29. A new Temple will be built, and God's way will be followed meticulously, with consequences for those who disobey, as noted in Zechariah 14:16-19. Israel's prominence will endure, their names inscribed on the gates of the New Jerusalem, and they will be a joy to God throughout eternity, aiding Him in creation forever. Though the coming days are dark, with severe chastening for their sins and great loss of life, the future of Israel is glorious. Those who survive will be humbled and ready to submit to God, seeking His forgiveness and salvation, which He will gladly grant, as promised in Hosea 2:14-23. Ultimately, all Israel shall be saved, as God works out His purpose to bring them into His Family and grant them eternal life in His Kingdom, according to Romans 11:26.

144,000 of the Tribes of Israel

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The attributes of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are found in prophecies of Israel, indicating that a humbled remnant of Israel will turn to God.

Israel's Restoration and the Zeitgeist of Zeal

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

After the Tribulation, God promises to restore Israel to the promised land where she will have a chance to learn and live God's truth in the Millennium.

The Sixth Seal and Israel

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Each depiction of the Sixth Seal also shows God's involvement with physical Israelites. John's vision precedes a glimpse of 144,000 of the tribes of Israel.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Ten): Where Is Israel Today?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

No matter how scattered Israel is, God will not lose the smallest grain. Using Jerusalem as a reference point, Israel dispersed north and west into Europe.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob's Trouble

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

During Jacob's Trouble, a confederacy of gentile peoples (particularly the offspring of Ishmael and Esau) will destroy the nations of modern-day Israel.

The Nation of Israel—Biblical Israel? (Part Two)

'Prophecy Watch' by Pat Higgins

Most people think 'Israel' simply means 'the Jews.' However, the Bible shows that the Jews are only part of the larger people of Israel, which still exist today.

Searching for Israel (Part One): The Promises to the Faithful

Article by Charles Whitaker

Where is Israel today? God's ironclad promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob give ample clues for identifying Israel—and the answer is surprising.

The Appointed Time for Israel

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde Finklea

In Leviticus 23, God's festivals are called appointed times. One appointed time for ancient Israel was the fulfillment of the 70 Weeks prophecy of Daniel.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eleven): Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33 identify the family traits of the Israelite tribes. God maintains a closer relationship with Israel than with any other people.

Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Article by Charles Whitaker

God divided Solomon's kingdom between Israel and Judah, but promised that a king of Judaic lineage will always rule Israel—another key to finding Israel.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part One): Origins

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because Abraham trusted God, his descendants have received unprecedented blessings. If the Israelites would have kept God's law, they would have served as a model.

The Day of Atonement and Israel's Future

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The cleansing of Joshua's filthy robes in Zechariah 3 is a future application of the cleansing in Leviticus 16, when Jesus Christ cleanses Israel in the future.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Twelve): Joseph

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God frequently bypasses the firstborn, selecting for His purposes another sibling. Jacob selected Joseph's second son, Ephraim, to receive the blessing.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Israel consistently cycles through God's deliverance, apostasy through idolatry and immorality, God's chastening, national repentance, then deliverance again.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen):The Israel of God

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The top priority for the Israel of God is to cooperate with Him as He develops godly character through their mortifying the old man and putting on the new man.

The Prophecies of Balaam (Part Two)

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Balaam, a Mesopotamian soothsayer, has four oracles in God's Word. Despite coming from an enemy of God's people, these oracles are true and worth our study.

Learn to Fear God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

Fearing God is equated with obeying or complying with God's instructions, voluntarily measuring all our thoughts and behavior against His Law.

'Until Right Now, This Very Day'

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

If modern Israel disobeys the terms of the covenant, the fact that God made a covenant with them will not deflect the full impact of God's judgment.

Extreme Environmentalism and National Security

Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

Ezekiel 7:14 contains a chilling description of a summons to battle followed by a refusal to defend the home country. This prophecy pertains to the nations of Israel.

Globalism (Part Nine): Running To and Fro

'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker

Globalism is a force to bring about widespread dispersions of peoples before the end to bring about 'the time of Jacob's trouble.'

The Fugitive Folk of Jacob's Trouble

'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker

God uses several Hebrew words in significant prophecies describing the scattering of ancient Israel and the worse scattering during Jacob's Trouble.

The Bride of Christ (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

The Present Harvest (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

Christ empowers His disciples to preach and heal. He is saying there will be an incomplete work of healing and preaching in the run-up to His return.

Feast of Tabernacles Basics

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The basics of the Feast of Tabernacles consist of a harvest image, depicting a massive number of people coming to the truth. The journey depicts a time of judgment.

Shouting Gleanings and Singing Olives (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker

Isaiah's apocalypse resembles Exodus, as both begin with a narration of God's judgment on sinners and then move to a description of God's continuing work.

Who Fulfills the Azazel Goat— Satan or Christ? (Part Four)

'Ready Answer' by David C. Grabbe

The Day of Atonement is not fulfilled with the binding of Satan. Rather, there are numerous prophecies of God atoning for the sins of physical Israel.

Hebrews: Its Background (Part Ten)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Parts of God's law are not presently required, yet not 'done away." Paul took a vow that required animal sacrifice. Ezekiel 34-48 shows the sacrificial law observed.

A Place of Safety? (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has the ability to protect and save in a variety of methods. The Scriptures reveal various purposes for intervention, protection, and prudent escape.

The Time of Jacob's Trouble

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The curses of Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 are warning shots over moral decay and national sins. Jacob's trouble will force a total reliance on God.

Hope!

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

Hope is a joyful and contented expectation of salvation or fulfillment. Modern Israel has very little hope because of reaping the consequences of sin.

Why Are We Here? (2004)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

Keeping the Feast of Tabernacles includes temporary dwellings, rejoicing before God, and learning to fear God and faithfully keep His law.

New Heavens and New Earth

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Following Jacob's Trouble, God will regather a remnant of the outcasts, breaking their yokes and bringing them to repentance and rest in the Promised Land.

Globalism (Part Three): America Runs Over the Wall

'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker

The epicenter of current globalism is Israel, specifically Manasseh. Today, 'globalization is made in America.'

The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1994)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Without God's Spirit, mankind is guided by another spirit, leading to destructive consequences, made all the more menacing by increased technological capabilities.

'Done Away' Is Incorrect

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Protestantism alleges that God's law is 'done away.' What Scripture shows, though, is that some aspects are not required presently, but God's law is eternal.

Rainbow of Peace

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

As Israel comes to itself, God will gently re-gather His people from their exile, an event which will make reconciliation available to the entire world.

The Needed Dimension

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Unless we humbly submit before God, all of His efforts go for naught. God will not give His Spirit to those who will not obey Him.

Ezekiel's Temple and the Covenants

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

A future Millennial temple (described in Ezekiel 40—48) will contain some elements of the Old Covenant, including animal sacrifices and Levitical priests.

The Patterns of God

Sermon by John O. Reid

The final conflict at Armageddon will cause mankind to remember what their desire to disobey God, and what their obsession go to war, has cost them.

The Beast and Babylon (Part Ten): Babylon the Great Is a Nation

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Most commentators identify the Harlot of Revelation 17 and 18 as either a church or a broader cultural system. However, the Harlot is a powerful nation.