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Aug 22, 2024 · In the end, Israel’s purpose was to point the way to God, a task that, despite the ups and downs, they were uniquely equipped to do. Their story reminds us that being chosen is less about ...
- Denise Bruno
- The Kingdom of Israel
- The Split
- What Can We Learn from This Story?
The Israelites' freedom journey to the Promised Land began with Moses leading them out of slavery in Egypt. God’s intention was that Israel would be a “holy nation” that exemplified God’s love and greatness to other nations. In order to live together in harmony, God established a covenant, the Ten Commandments. As in a sacred bond of marriage, fait...
Solomon built prominent places for the idols of his 300 wives and 700 concubines. These places of idolatry included the abhorrent practice of child sacrifice. "They do all kinds of detestable things the Lord hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods" (Deuteronomy 12:31). So the Lord said to Solomon, "Sin...
God is a gracious, loving God who wants to pour out abundant blessings on His people. Our part is to love Him, living by the agreements found in the Covenant, the sacred scriptures. When we do, God’s favor rests on our families, our land, and our government. When we don’t, evil rises. We, like Solomon, have drifted away from God as a nation. And lo...
May 10, 2024 · Why did God choose the people of Israel to be a “royal priesthood” and a “holy nation” (Exodus 19:5)? Was it because of something inherently good in them? Was it because they were better than other peoples?
Mar 29, 2013 · It is by God’s grace that Israel lives in the land. Nevertheless, continued enjoyment of the land is contingent upon Israel’s obedience to God’s commands. In the closing address of Deuteronomy, Moses poses the alternatives: See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity.
Aug 11, 2010 · However, God has made it clear that the Middle East has been and continues to be part of His plan. If He has not abandoned it, how can we? Four thousand years ago, God called Abram to leave Ur—located in modern-day Iraq—and make the more than 1,000-mile journey to Canaan, later known as Israel.
Apr 23, 2024 · The Importance of Israel. God had chosen Israel “for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth” (Deuteronomy 14:2). We must get to know his beloved people for at least five reasons: 1. Their interactions with God reveal his character.
Conversely, if Israel separates from God, blessings are withheld and God removes His indwelling presence from their midst. When Israel went into exile, God's presence accompanied them. In fact, a part of God Himself went into exile.
