WELCOME TO THE REVELATION STUDY REVELATION Israel

WELCOME TO THE REVELATION STUDY

REVELATION Israel and the Church Lesson 3

Before Israel and the Church Review Major Points on The Big Picture & Law & Grace (Opening slides not on notes)

TWO VOICES Moses / Law Messiah / Grace Israel Church Moses Prophecy (Deut 18: 15 -18) (Natural / Earthly) * Moses’ Prayer Exodus 33: 13 “If I have found favor. . . ” Messiah Fulfillment (Deut 18: 15 -18) (Spiritual / Heavenly) • Messiah’s Prayer Matthew 6: 9 -10

OUR FATHER’S BIG PICTURE Messiah’s Prayer Reveals Fathers Plan 1. “Our Father which art in heaven, 2. Hallowed be Thy Name, 3. Thy Kingdom come Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. ”

OUR FATHER’S BIG PICTURE FOCUS: Two Key Players 1. Israel a Messianic Nation – Natural– Gen. 12: 3 2. Israel the Messiah – Spiritual- Isa. 49: 3 Book Revelation Consummates the Big Picture l Israel Messiah is KEY to the Big Picture To bring the Father’s Will & Kingdom on Earth Is a 7000 YEAR PLAN – (Pattern Creation, Gen. 1) 1. A Day = 24 hrs; 2. A Day = Year; 3. A Day = 1000 yrs (Millennium)

OUR FATHER’S BIG PICTURE ~ The MESSIAH of Israel is Key~ Our Father’s 7000 YEAR PLAN – (CREATION) Week of Days = Sun – Sat Week of Years = 7 years – Sun – Sat Week of Millenniums = 7 Millenniums - Sun – Sat Our Father is Family Oriented

OUR FATHER’S BIG PICTURE ~ The MESSIAH of Israel is Key~ Our Father is Family Oriented

Apostle Paul’s Revelation The Church Age “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me. ” Galatians 2: 20 KJV “I do not nullify the grace of God, for if justification were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose. ” Gal 2: 21 ESV Comments Concerning 10 Commandments / Sabbath, Festivals etc.

Moses / Law Messiah / Grace • By Moses I am a law breaker. • In Messiah I am a law keeper. • By Moses I am condemned. • In Messiah I am acquitted • By Moses I am separated from the Father. Jn 14: 6 • In Messiah I am in the Father Col 3: 3 By Moses I am Earthly • In Messiah I am Heavenly •

Remember Moses’ Prayer “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. ” (2 Tim 2: 15 NIV) truth

I. ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 1. Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer, founder of Dallas Theological Seminary, teacher and author of Systematic Theology points out that Israel occupies nearly four-fifths of Biblical revelation while the Church reflects only about one-fifth.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 2. Since the Spirit gave such a large portion of Scripture in reference to the people of Israel they are of major importance and have great prominence in the Father’s plan (Big Picture).

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 3. Christian denominations and leaders rarely recognize the eminent role of Israel, the LORD’S Covenant People.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 4. To embark upon the book of Revelation, the consummation of the preceding 65 books, without addressing: a. First, the distinguished place Israel occupies in the whole of Scripture, would further the present injustice of the Church toward the Chosen nation.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction b. Second, it would be S presumptuous to assume you the interested seekers, have had exposure to Israel’s prominence in the Biblical Text.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 5. Not only does Israel have a distinguished place in Scripture but a distinct role.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 6. It is important to see that Israel’s Biblical position and role in eschatology are unique and separate from that of the Church.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 7. To understand the importance and difference between Law and Grace (discussed in the previous lesson) and Israel and the Church are important for this study of Revelation.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Introduction 8. Before looking at commonalities and distinctions between Israel and the Church, the term “Israel” needs to be defined.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH B. The Name Israel 1. Jacob was given the name “Israel” Genesis 32: 28. The name is also used when speaking of Jacob’s 12 sons collectively, as the 12 Tribes of Israel. Gen. 49: 28; 50: 24 -25.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH B. The Name Israel 2. Following Solomon’s reign, the United Kingdom divided; the 10 Northern Tribes are called “Israel. ” The term applied to them is the “Kingdom of Israel. ” (I Kings 12: 19; Hos. 1: 1)

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH B. The Name Israel 3. Dr. Feinberg states, “It is proper to speak of believing Jews and believing Gentiles as Abraham’s spiritual seed (as Paul designates them in Galatians 3: 8, 9; Rom 4: 9 -12), but spiritual Israelites are believing Jews only. ” Concerning the term “Israel of God, ” (Gal 6: 16) Dr. Feinberg ( states, “The Scriptures never use the “ term Israel to refer to any but the natural descendants of Jacob. ”

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH B. The Name Israel 4. The Prophet Isaiah reveals the Messiah’s name as “Israel. ” “And he said to Me, ‘You are My servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified’ ” (Isa 49: 3).

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l Both have covenant relationships with the LORD.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption centered in Christ Messiah.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l l Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption centered in Christ the Messiah. Both are witnesses for the LORD to the world.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption that is centered in Christ the Messiah. Both are witnesses for the LORD to the world. Both originate as a miracle, one on the womb of Sarah and one on the womb of Mary.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l l Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption that is centered in Christ the Messiah. Both are witnesses for the LORD to the world. Both originate as a miracle, one on the womb of Sarah and one on the womb of Mary. Both are of the physical and spiritual seed line of Abraham.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. l Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption that is centered in Christ the Messiah. l Both are witnesses for the LORD to the world. l Both originate as a miracle, one on the womb of Sarah and one on the womb of Mary. l Both are of the physical and spiritual seed line of Abraham. l Both are central to our Father’s Big Picture for the ages.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l Both are called to a walk of separation.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House of Worship for the Father: Davidic Covenant – 2 Sam. 7 Solomon built a Temple of Grandeur Messiah is building a house, the foundation the are the Prophets and Apostles and Messiah chief Cornerstone. Each believer are stones rising up together to form a holy habitation.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l l Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House of worship for the Father Both are called the elect of God.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House of worship for the Father Both are called the elect of God. Both are dearly beloved of the LORD.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l l Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House for the Father Both are called the elect of God. Both are dearly beloved of the LORD. Both are vitally related to God as illustrated by the figure of marriage.

Israel the Nation Israel betrothed to the Father at Mt. Sinai on Pentecost / Shavuot Israel Messiah The Church betrothed to Christ Messiah Acts 2 on Pentecost / Shavuot

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church l l l Both are called to a walk of separation. Both are called the elect of God. Both are dearly beloved of the LORD. Both are vitally related to the LORD as illustrated by the figure of marriage. Both are the recipients of eternal life.

II. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH A. Dr. Feinberg comments concerning differences between Israel and the Church. “It is the poorest of logic to contend that because two groups have several points in common they are identically the same. As a matter of fact, Israel and the Church have more differences between them than they have similarities. ”

II. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH B. Dr. Chafer contrasts 22 differences between Israel and the Church. The following includes portions of Dr. Chafer’s and several from personal understanding:

ISRAEL The headship of the nation of Israel resides in Abraham. THE CHURCH The headship of the Church resides in Christ the Messiah.

ISRAEL THE CHURCH Two covenants, Adamic & Noahic were given to all mankind. To Abraham’s descendants, Israel, seven covenants were given. The Church is given the Adamic & Noahic covenants. The Abrahamic, Davidic and New Covenant are given through Christ the Messiah.

ISRAEL Israel is revealed as the wife of the LORD (Yahveh) at Mt. Sinai, presently estranged but to be restored. THE CHURCH The Church is seen in Scripture as the Bride of Christ the Messiah.

ISRAEL THE CHURCH Israel’s priesthood is of the Tribe of Levi and the Line of Aaron. The Church’s priesthood is Christ Messiah after the order of Melchizedek EARTHLYAbraham/Levi paid tithe to Melchizedek Genesis 14: 19 -20 HEAVENLY Psalm 110: 4 (Keil-Delitzsch, Pentateuch, p. 207).

ISRAEL THE CHURCH Israel is found in the Old and New Testaments. Israel is Prophetic throughout the Torah/Tanakh. The Church is found only in the New Testament. The Church is a Mystery in the Torah / Tanakh.

ISRAEL THE CHURCH Israel is looking for their Messiah, Immanuel, Prince of Peace Who will restore Israel’s Kingdom on Earth. Heb. 9: 27 The Church is looking for Christ Messiah the Head/Bridegroom Who will come and take her to be with Him in Heaven. Heb 9: 27

ISRAEL Israel is the son of God through national covenant relationship (Ex 4: 22). THE CHURCH The Church are sons of God by a personal salvation experience in Christ Messiah (Gal. 2: 20; John 1: 1112)

ISRAEL The Spirit of the LORD came upon some in Israel. THE CHURCH The Spirit takes up permanent abode in every member of the Body of Christ the Messiah.

Dr. Chafer points out, “At the end of the ministry of Christ on earth, He gave two farewell addresses. The on the Mount of Olives concerned Israel and looked to the completion of the Jewish age; the other in the Upper Room concerned the church and looked upon the cross as an accomplished fact” (Matt 24, 25; Mark 13; Luke 21 John 14 -17).

ISRAEL THE CHURCH Israel has His Promise that He would return in power and glory to set up the Kingdom on earth. The Church has His Word He will come again to receive her to Himself that where He is, there she may be also.

ISRAEL THE CHURCH Israel is spoken of Each member of the Church is in Christ as the servant of Messiah has a vital the LORD. relationship serving Him as His Body / Bride.

Dr. Feinberg interprets Genesis 22: 17 “God had promised Abraham a seed as the stars of the heaven and as the sand that is upon the seashore, speaking of an heavenly and a earthly seed. ”

ISRAEL Israel is an earthly people; the promises, hopes and blessings are all related to the earth. THE CHURCH The Church is a heavenly people; the promises and hopes are heavenly.

III. Summary Israel and the Church l Dr. Feinberg sums up the above distinctions between Israel and the Church, “The Church and Israel did not come into existence at the same time nor are they coterminous upon the earth. Israel had its beginning from the call of Abram from Ur of the Chaldees and will be found on the earth in all ages.

III. Summary Israel and the Church l The Church, however, had its inception at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came to abide with believers after having baptized them into the Body of Christ. Her pilgrimage on earth will be terminated by the rapture. The distinction is clear: Israel in all dispensations from that of promise, the Church in the dispensation of grace only. ”