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ISRAELOLOGY ISRAELOLOGY The Missing Link g in Systematic Theology By Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum ISRAELOLOGY Israel Future Israel and the Church Age Israel and the Church Age Under Dispensationalism, no principles p , p p are violated if certain
1948 ‐ Israel reborn as a nation in 1948 ld i f l & l 1967 ‐ Old City of Jerusalem & Temple Mount under Jewish control
1 F ld id G til i l (M
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2 T b k th ill f th ti I l
(Dan 11:36 – 12:4)
1/3 will turn to Messiah (the Remnant)
483 of 490 years are history
‐ To obtain security for nation ‐ To escape the overflowing scourge (flood is a symbol of military invasion)
that will effect the whole earth that will effect the whole earth
covenant was signed on earth g
‐ Jehovah’s Strange Work ‐ Jehovah’s Strange Act
(Isaiah 40:12; Jeremiah 16:16‐18) (Isaiah 40:12; Jeremiah 16:16‐18)
– Famine in the land – Incompetent leaders replace the competent A h f ll – Anarchy follows
L f l it – Loss of luxury items – 7 women for ever man
Ezek 13:1‐7
Cleansing of false prophets
Ezek 13:1 7
Joel 3:14 17
Joel 3:14‐17
Amos 5:18‐20
Zeph 1:7 13
Zeph 1:7‐13
Matthew 24:15‐28 Matthew 24:15 28
Warning to flee quickly
Israel in the Tribulation
Worldwide Anti‐Semitism & Persecution
Revelation 12:1‐17
Verses 1‐5 Review of life of Messiah
Wife of Jehovah
– Sun = Jacob – Moon = Rachel – 12 Stars = 12 Sons of Jacob – 12 Tribes of Israel
g – He failed to kill Messiah at His birth – Now Satan turns against the nation of Israel
Revelation 12:1‐17 Verses 7‐12 Reason for Israel’s flight
’ f h Verses 13‐17 Satan’s persecution of the woman
Revelation 12:1‐17
(similar Hitler’s Final Solution) (similar Hitler s Final Solution)
Zechariah 13:8‐9 Under Hitler (Holocaust) 1/3 of all Jews died Under Satan (Antichrist) 2/3 of all Jews will die
Daniel 12:1
Clue 1: Flee unto the mountains (Mt 24:16) Clue 1: Flee unto the mountains (Mt 24:16) Clue 2: In the wilderness (Rev 12:6) Clue 3: Prepared in advance by God (Rev 12:6) Clue 3: Prepared in advance by God (Rev 12:6) Clue 4: A rocky defensible place (Isa 33:13‐16) Clue 5: Sheep of Bozrah (Micah2:12) Clue 5: Sheep of Bozrah (Micah2:12)
144,000 saved & sealed Jews
Individual Jews saved through the preaching of the 144,000 or 2 witnesses
Unbelievers in Antichrist
Unbelievers in Yeshua the Messiah
The Remnant will survive (Isaiah 10:20 23)
God will miraculously provide water & food during their persecution (Isaiah 41:17‐20)
Basis for the Second Coming i i Leviticus 26:40‐42:
disobedience to God’s revealed will Israel will disobedience to God s revealed will, Israel will be scattered worldwide.
f h h h rejection of Yeshua the Messiah
Confess their iniquity
Basis for the Second Coming
– They must look upon Him who they pierced They must look upon Him who they pierced – They must plead for His return
Basis for the Second Coming
– Not the killing of Messiah (work of Gentiles) B t th j ti f Y h ’ M i h hi – But the rejection of Yeshua’s Messiahship
Basis for the Second Coming
– How He would like to have gathered them – Now He will soon scatter them
National Regeneration of Israel Israel’s Confession: (Hosea 6:1‐3) Israel s Confession: (Hosea 6:1‐3)
Tribulation
h – Yeshua was not an ordinary man – Yeshua did not die for his own sins – Yeshua was the perfect Lamb of God p – Yeshua died for their sins
The confession will last for 2 days – The confession will last for 2 days – Using the words of Isaiah 53:1‐9
National Regeneration of Israel
National Regeneration of Israel Pleading for Messiah’s return: Pleading for Messiah s return:
(Ps 79:1‐13; 80:1‐19; Isa 64:1‐12; Zech 12:10‐13:9; Joel 2:28‐32)
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(Ps 79:1‐13; 80:1‐19; Isa 64:1‐12; Zech 12:10‐13:9; Joel 2:28‐32)
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Israel seeks God s mighty works again
National Regeneration of Israel
(Ps 79:1‐13; 80:1‐19; Isa 64:1‐12; Zech 12:10‐13:9; Joel 2:28‐32)
– Signs & wonders in the heavens – Manifestations on earth – They come to a saving knowledge
All Israel will be saved (Romans 11:25 27)
Providing food clothing & shelter Providing food, clothing, & shelter
Scattering dividing the land enslaving Scattering, dividing the land, enslaving
Resurrection of Saints f h b l
Church saints are Raptured Middl f th T ib l ti
Tribulation saints resurrected Two witnesses are resurrected Two witnesses are resurrected
OT saints (Jews & Gentiles) OT saints (Jews & Gentiles) will be resurrected
Coming of Messiah
– Abrahamic – promise of eternal Seed – Land – regathering & repossession – Davidic – eternal kingdom ruled by Messiah – New – regeneration & salvation of Israel
The National Regeneration of Israel h Basis: The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31‐34)
– It showed God’s standard of righteousness that the Law demanded – It lacked the empowerment to keep the Law – It lacked the empowerment to keep the Law
– It gave the empowerment to keep the Law g p p – It will provide national regeneration for Israel
The National Regeneration of Israel h d l Prophetic development:
Isaiah the Prophet
God’s purging & discipline
The National Regeneration of Israel Prophetic development:
Jeremiah 24:7
Ezekiel 11:19‐20
I l ill b d lk
in the way of the Lord
The National Regeneration of Israel Prophetic development: Joel 2:28‐32
Romans 11:25‐27
until the fullness of the Gentiles
Worldwide Regathering of all Israel h d Basis: The Land Covenant (Deut 29:1 ‐ 30:20)
against turning away from the Lord
but dispersion is not permanent
h ill b fi l h i i f i h there will be a final regathering in faith
Worldwide Regathering of all Israel Prophetic Development:
Isaiah 11:11‐12
ld id th i i b li f
In preparation for the judgment
In preparation for blessing In preparation for blessing
Worldwide Regathering of all Israel Prophetic Development:
Isaiah 11:13‐16
Worldwide Regathering of all Israel h l Prophetic Development:
Ezekiel 11:14‐18
regather & restore His people
Minor Prophets p
h Matthew 24:31
The Possession of the Land Basis: The Abrahamic Covenant (Gen 12:1‐3)
d f t i h t th L d
he was told that he would possess all the land he was told that he would possess all the land
from Euphrates River to River of Egypt from Euphrates River to River of Egypt
The Possession of the Land
Lev 26:40‐45
the promises of the Abrahamic Covenant the promises of the Abrahamic Covenant
The Possession of the Land Prophetic Development: The Prophets
Isaiah 27:12
Jeremiah 31:1‐6
I ill b i f l
The Possession of the Land Prophetic Development: The Prophets
Ezekiel 20:42‐44
l t l b ilt
Re‐establishment of the David Throne Basis: The Davidic Covenant
II Samuel 7:11b‐16 (Emphasis on Solomon)
I Chronicles 17:10b‐14 (Emphasis on Messiah)
h ll b l h ll l l
Re‐establishment of the David Throne Prophetic Development:
Psalm 89
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Isaiah 9:6‐7
h ll b h l
Re‐establishment of the David Throne Prophetic Development:
Jeremiah 23:5‐6
Jeremiah 33:14‐26
Amos 9:11‐12
the ruins of the house of David will be rebuilt
Re‐establishment of the David Throne Prophetic Development:
Luke 1:32‐35 (Four eternal things)
Re‐establishment of the David Throne Prophetic Development: Messiah will hold 3 Offices
From death & resurrection
2nd Coming (Millennial Kingdom)
Characteristics of Israel’s Final Restoration
Israel to be reunited as a nation, never again to be divided into 2 separate kingdoms (Jeremiah 3:18) g
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Vision of Two Sticks (Ezek 37:15 23)
Characteristics of Israel’s Final Restoration
Characteristics of Israel’s Final Restoration
Israel to be the head nation over the Gentile nations (Deut 15:6; 28:13)
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Gentiles to be Israel s Servants
(Isaiah 49:22‐23; 61:6‐7)
Characteristics of Israel’s Final Restoration
Righteousness
Peace
(Ezekiel 44:1 – 46:24) (Ezekiel 44:1 46:24)
– Did not remove sin – Only covered (atoned) sin
(I 53 10 12)
(Ezekiel 44:1 – 46:24) (Ezekiel 44:1 46:24)
– Temporal, finite, external, & legal
– Not eternal, infinite, internal & soteriological
(Ezekiel 44:1 – 46:24) (Ezekiel 44:1 46:24)
(Ezekiel 47:1‐12) (Ezekiel 47:1‐12)
(E ki l 47 13 48 29) (Ezekiel 47:13 – 48:29)
The Millennial Jerusalem
(Ezekiel 48:30‐35) ( )
12 gates named for the 12 tribes
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Israel will teach the word among Gentiles
All of Israel will live in security
– Old Testament Saints Old Testament Saints – Church Saints
(E d 4 22 23 H 11 1) (Exodus 4:22‐23; Hosea 11:1)
(E d 19 5) (Exodus 19:5)
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A Kingdom of Priests
(Exodus 19:6; I Peter 2:5, 9) ( ; , )
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(Exodus 4:22‐23; Hosea 11:1) (Exodus 4:22‐23; Hosea 11:1)
( h ) (Isaiah 27:2‐6)
(E d 4 22 23 H 11 1) (Exodus 4:22‐23; Hosea 11:1)
(Book of Isaiah) (Book of Isaiah)
– The servant is spiritually blind
S t ti i d ti d f t i f S i it – Servant nation is destined for outpouring of Spirit – It will bring truth to the Gentiles (Millennium)
(Jeremiah 23:1‐4; Ezekiel 34:1‐31) (Jeremiah 23:1‐4; Ezekiel 34:1‐31)
l h h f ’
L d th fl k t – Lead the flock astray – Failed to feed the flock – Freely fed off the flock Freely fed off the flock – Have scattered the flock
The Flock of God Z h i h t f G d Sh h d Zechariah type of Good Shepherd: Commission 1: Zechariah 11:4‐12
Wages of the good shepherd (30 pieces of silver)
Compound Compound
(D & P l ) (Deuteronomy & Psalms)
The Wife of Jehovah Marriage relationship undergoes 6 changes:
Deuteronomy is the marriage contract
(the Mosaic Covenant) (the Mosaic Covenant)
(the worship of other gods) (the worship of other gods)
Although admonished to remain faithful, Israel was guilty of adultery
the gods of Egypt, Assyria, & Babylon
Marriage contract is null & void, but Bill of Divorcement not yet issued
Rather than a divorce, a separation will occur
The separation is caused by her own sins
God withholds His many blessings God withholds His many blessings
Separation lasted about 100 years
God finally issues the Bill of Divorcement
ifi th t I l i t b i h d specifies that Israel is to be punished
but His desire to stop her sinning but His desire to stop her sinning
Israel invaded by Egypt, Assyria, & Babylon Israel invaded by Egypt, Assyria, & Babylon
y as the Wife of Jehovah
Israel s adulteries will be forgiven
It will require a new marriage contract, the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31‐34)
The Wife of Jehovah
6 Th R i & R t ti f Bl i 6. The Remarriage & Restoration of Blessings Four Results of Israel’s Restoration: (Hosea 2:14‐23) 1 Israel will address God as “ishi” (my husband) 1. Israel will address God as ishi (my husband) 2. Israel will have peace & safety 3. Israel’s betrothal:
– Time – Forever – Content – in righteousness, justice, & mercy Quality It will be in faithfulness – Quality – It will be in faithfulness
4. Jezreel changed from God scatters to God sows
Theologically, Satan is the cause or source of anti‐Semitism ‐ Satan’s war against the Jews anti Semitism Satan s war against the Jews
S ’ l h 1st C i Satan’s goal was to prevent the 1st Coming
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to prevent Messiah’s 2nd Coming
The basis of the Second Coming is:
Israel s national salvation
h l ll f l’ Theologically, if Satan can prevent Israel’s national salvation and their call for return, then Satan’s career is eternally safe then Satan s career is eternally safe
The key verse is Genesis 12:3
“I will bless those who bless you I will bless those who bless you, and him that curses you will I curse”
d d h l ll l h Understanding this principle will explain much
relates to the Jewish people at both an relates to the Jewish people, at both an individual as well as a national level
Anti‐Semites wishing to destroy the Jews, must first destroy the sun, moon, & stars, must first destroy the sun, moon, & stars, (symbols of the Jewish people) then, and
(Jeremiah 31:35‐37), can the Jewish people
be destroyed.
While God is the original author of Scripture, H h t l Hi d th h th He chose to reveal His word through the Jewish people
The Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God, both for recording and preserving
1 Covenants (unconditional covenants) 1. Covenants (unconditional covenants) 2. The Law (conditional Mosaic covenant) 3. Service of God (the Levitical system) 4. The Promises (prophetic & messianic promises)
NT quotes the OT in 4 ways:
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4 Summation
Nature of God, the Works of God, Trinity, election, and God the Father ,
Israelology overlaps with God the Father
1. Father of Messiah 2. Father of Creation 3. Father of all Angels 4 Father of all Men 4. Father of all Men 5. Father of Israel 6. Father of all Believers
Election stresses Israel’s status as the elect nation
Tribe of Judah & the House of David
While salvation is always by grace by faith, knowledge of the content of faith, came from the Jews