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“Jesus taught that it was more blessed to give than to receive and He practised what He preached for He gave His life so that a lost world by believing in Him would receive salvation. Let us imitate Him, trust Him and give to others as He leads us.”
Stella
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“All Israel will be saved”
Romans 11:26
The more we look into Scripture about Israel, the more we conclude:
- God’s word has not failed concerning them (Rom. 9:6)
- He has not rejected them outright (Rom. 11:1)
- They have not stumbled so as to fall beyond recovery (Rom. 11:11)
- As a result of their unbelief salvation has come to us Gentiles, (Rom. 11:11)
- Salvation for the Gentiles will make Israel envious, and they will want the same blessing the Gentiles are receiving (Rom. 11:11 and 14).
- But more, for if their transgression and loss has meant such blessings for the World / Gentiles (Rom. 11:12), how much greater riches will their full inclusion bring (Rom. 11:12), when all Israel is saved (Rom. 11:26)
For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?
Rom. 11:15
As a result of Israel’s hardening, salvation has come to all the nations of the world, as was originally promised to the patriarch Abraham,
… all people’s on earth will be blessed through you.
Gen. 12:3
But the day is coming when all Israel will be saved, for the Lord,
… will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
Zechariah 12:10
The Lord won’t leave them there in agony of soul but will grant them repentance to life and the gift of the Holy Spirit as they put their faith in Jesus their Messiah. We see a glimpse of this amongst the remnant following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Peter is preaching the Good-News about Jesus, to the mainly Jewish people in Jerusalem, who have come from many nations for the Feast of Pentecost. Peter finished off his message:
“Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”.
Acts 2:36-38
Such will be the prelude to the Lord’s return. Let us pray for this to happen soon, Amen.
Quote of the week
Verse of the week
When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
Luke 21:28
Let’s Pray
Heavenly Father, open our eyes the more, to see the signs of the times and what You are doing in this present evil age. Pour out Your Spirit upon Your Church and bring glory to Your Son Jesus Christ by saving countless multitudes in and through Jesus Christ, Amen.