Over the years I heard teaching that God’s covenant relationship with Israel was transferred to the church after the resurrection. I never gave much thought to this notion, but my trip to Israel challenged it head on. Messianic Jews hold very dear the hope of Messiah’s second return to their land. After all, he is expected to descend from the clouds to the Mount of Olives. Many expect that this is when Israel will be restored and that Jerusalem will be the capital of the world from which Jesus will rule. To deny the prophecies of Israel’s eventual earthly restoration under their Messianic King is an insult to Jewish Jesus followers.
Israel—God's Billboard to the Nations, Part I
Israel—God's Billboard to the Nations, Part I
Israel—God's Billboard to the Nations, Part I
Over the years I heard teaching that God’s covenant relationship with Israel was transferred to the church after the resurrection. I never gave much thought to this notion, but my trip to Israel challenged it head on. Messianic Jews hold very dear the hope of Messiah’s second return to their land. After all, he is expected to descend from the clouds to the Mount of Olives. Many expect that this is when Israel will be restored and that Jerusalem will be the capital of the world from which Jesus will rule. To deny the prophecies of Israel’s eventual earthly restoration under their Messianic King is an insult to Jewish Jesus followers.