a. God promised to give the LAND to Abraham and his seed FOREVER. Genesis 13:14-15 & 15:19.
b. God promised to make the PEOPLE (Israel) His own nation FOREVER. Gnesis 12:2 & 17:7;28:13-15; II Samuel 7:24.
c. God promised to give them a KING who would reign over them FOREVER. II Samuel 7:16.
These covenants were unconditional. God said “I will” without imposing any conditions. Israel failure did not annual the covenants but postponed the enjoyment of them.Israel MUST BE RESTORED to fulfill the covenants. Read Psalm 89:3-4, 27-37.
2. THE FIRST DISPERSION AND RESTORATION
a. Because of their sins the nation was sent into captivity,, Isreal to Assyria, II Kings 17:22-23. Judah to Babylon, Jeremiah 25:11-12.
b. There was a partial return to the land Ezra 1:1-3.
c. This return did not fulfill the great prophecies because: The predicted blessing were NOT enjoyed. Amos 9:11-15. The prophets spoke of a second restoration. Isiah 11:11. Predection of restoration, were made AFTER this return: Postexilic prophets: Zechariah 8:3,7,8: New Testament Acts 15:15-17.
3. THE SECOND DISPERSION
a. THE REASON: because of their rejection of Christ, Israel was scattered again. Matthew 23:37-38; Luke 21:24.
b. THE DURATION: They are dispersed today. James 1:1. Note the word UNTIL in Hosea 5:15; Luke 21:24; Romans 11:25.
4. THE CONDITION OF ISRAEL IN THIS AGE
a. Individually no different from Gentiles. Romans 3:9 & 10:12.
b. A remnant is being saved in this age Romans 11:5,7.
c. Nationally they were blinded. Romans 11:25; II Corinthians 3:14-15.
d. They were set aside, not cast away. Romans 11:1-2.
e. They are still heirs of the covenant. Romans 11:28-29.
5. THE PREDICTIONS OF THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL
a. The TIME of the restoration: Inthe latter days Hosea 3:4-5. Immediately after the tribulation Matthew 24:29-31.
b. Its completeness Ez 39:28-29; Its permanency: Amos 9:15; Ezk. 36:24-28
6. THE FUTUER POSITION OF ISRAEL
a. Israel regeneraer Ez. 36:24-28 Jer. 33:7-9.
b. Israel a blessing to the world. Zech 8:13; Isa. 60:
c. Israel the head of nations. Deut. 28:13;
d. Israel the dwelling place of God. Zech. 8:3,7,8 & 2:10.
e. Israel’s mission. Isa. 66:19 “my glory among Gentiles.”
