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. Despite their wealth and technological advancements, these nations also lead in crime, addiction, divorce, and other societal ills, embodying a paradox of progress and evil. This excess of sin will bring severe consequences, as God, deeply involved in world events, will punish His people for their rebellion with war, captivity, and exile, just as in ancient times. Yet, God's love for Israel endures, and His discipline aims to provoke repentance. Though Israel remains stiff-necked and stubborn, refusing to yield until they endure great devastation, God will eventually gain their attention. Once they turn to Him, He will swiftly deliver them, orchestrating a second exodus during a time of immense trouble for Jacob. God will regather Israel not for mere nostalgia but to bring them to conversion, desiring them to once again be a model nation, demonstrating His way to the world. In the Millennium and beyond, with Israel restored to its land and fulfilling its role, the earth will know peace, prosperity, and security. The remnant of Israel, living by God's ways, will assist in the conversion of the world and raise their children in righteousness. God will purify them, giving them a pure language to worship Him truly as a holy nation. Under the reign of a resurrected David and Jesus Christ, Israel will thrive, with a new Temple and strict adherence to God's way. Even into eternity, Israel will remain prominent in God's government, their names on the gates of the New Jerusalem, bringing joy to God forever. Though the coming days are dark, Israel's future holds glorious salvation. God is working out His purpose to bring Israel into His Family and grant them eternal life in His Kingdom. Despite severe chastening for their sins, with many perishing, those who remain will be humbled and ready to submit to God, pleading for His forgiveness and redemption, which He will gladly provide.

God forsakes those laden with sin, and physical Israel and Judah, having forsaken Him, were forsaken in turn, as the covenant curses and the prophets Jeremiah and Lamentations describe. Yet He never forsakes His people ultimately, and just as the Father raised the Son after the forsaking at the cross, He intends to return sinners to favor and glory. Israel's restoration must be initiated by God, as Lamentations 5:21 shows with its plea, "Turn us back to You." He acts "for His name's sake," to uphold His reputation, keep His promises, and fulfill His plan, not because of Israel's righteousness or desire. Ezekiel 20 and 36 prophesy a second exodus in which He gathers them from the nations despite their wicked ways, and modern Israel is moving further from Him, not closer. Paul's confident statement that "all Israel will be saved" (Romans 11:26) rests on this, as does God's desire that none perish (II Peter 3:9). Though they must endure terrible trials in the end time, which are meant to turn them back, He will seek them out like the shepherd of the Lost Sheep parable, rejoicing over their return. Jesus and His disciples were sent to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel," and the many prophecies of a repentant Israel restored to the land would fail if Israel did not still exist. God knows where every Israelite is, and He has given directional clues pointing northwest of Jerusalem, including the coastlands and the chief nations.