The Importance of Israel Past, present & future events

Below we provide scripture and what the bible says about the biblical prophecies concerning Israel.

• God gives them the land of Canaan – In Genesis 12 God promises Abraham and his descendants that they will be a great nation.
• God scattered the people – God also continually warns that if they continue to turn their back on Him and His righteousness, then they would be scattered out of their land. And this is exactly what happened. Leviticus 26
• The land of Israel becomes barren – Leviticus 26, Virtual Israel Tour Day 11: Israel – The Land of Milk and Honey
  
  
• Jews return home – Ezekiel 36:8-12 KJV 8 But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for they are at hand to come. 9 For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown: 10 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded: 11 And I will multiply upon you man and beast; and they shall increase and bring fruit: and I will settle you after your old estates, and will do better unto you than at your beginnings: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. 12 Yea, I will cause men to walk upon you, even my people Israel; and they shall possess thee, and thou shalt be their inheritance, and thou shalt no more henceforth bereave them of men. — The Miracle of the Jewish People’s Return to Israel
• Israel becomes a nation in 1 day (Six Day War) – In Jeremiah, he told the Jews they would return to their homeland after 70 years. And they did.
  • • Daniel 9: The 70-Year Prophecy of Jeremiah document showing Israel became a nation
    • Press Release Announcing U.S. De Jure Recognition of the State of Israel 1/31/1949
  
• Israel’s land begins to prosper – Isaiah 27:6 KJV In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit.
  Ezekiel 36:8-12 KJV 8 But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and bear fruit for My people Israel, for they will soon come home. 9 For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown. 10 I will multiply the people upon you—the house of Israel in its entirety. The cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. 11 I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. 12 Yes, I will cause My people Israel to walk upon you; they will possess you, and you will be their inheritance, and you will no longer deprive them of their children. The Land of Promise: The State of Israel
• Jews prepare for the third temple – Jerusalem is important to God and therefore Jerusalem is to be important to all His children… Why Jerusalem Is Important
• Coming! the Antichrist will sit in the temple, Jerusalem (Matthew 24:15)

We see God not only scattered the nation of Israel, but it was as if it never existed. But God chose them and had made an everlasting covenant. This is why Israel became a nation in one day after being scattered. Also, Israel flourished, and brought back their original language. God is not finished with His plan or purpose for Israel. In order to know God’s purpose for Israel, let’s see how Israel began.

Where Did Israel Come From?

It is important to know a little about the history of Israel. Israel did not always exist. So, how did Israel come into existence?

Genesis 12:1-3 KJV Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

God reveals for the first time His plan to have a people for Himself. The plan includes land, greatness, and blessing. God called Abram out of his homeland, his way of life, and everything he knew. Abram (Abraham) began the journey of what would become the nation of Israel, believing God.

Definition Names for Israel: They are known as Israel, Israelite, Israelites, and people of Ephraim. In the Amplified Bible – Exodus 1:9 is where they became known as the Israelites.

Map of Israel Old Testament
This map will help you to understand Israel today. Visit classic.net site to know where in scripture each of these places are.

God’s Promise

God makes a promise to Abram (Abraham) that a great nation will come from him. And somehow all families in him will be blessed.

Genesis 15:8 KJV AND he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?… 18In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates: 19The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites, 20And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims, 21And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.

Abram wants to know how he can be sure what God is telling him will come true. It is here God makes His covenant with Abram. The covenant God makes He makes in Himself. That is He will be faithful to His word no matter what.

Genesis 17:2 KJV And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly…. 4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. 5 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee… 7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

God’s Covenant

The covenant God made is an “everlasting covenant.” Abram’s name is changed to Abraham. Therefore, it is called the Abrahamic covenant. This covenant will be passed down to his descendants, generation after generation.

Genesis 17:21 KJV And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.

Abraham and Sarah have a son named Isaac and Isaac has a son named Jacob. It is through the sons of Jacob we get our first look at the tribes of the nation called Israel.

Jacob Becomes Israel

Genesis 32:27-28 KJV And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

God changed Jacob’s name to Israel which becomes the nation of Israel. This is the first time the name of Israel is found in scripture, and shows how God begins to build his nation of people. Jacob and twelve of his sons will be the beginning of the tribes of Israel.

Genesis 49:1-2 KJV And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. 2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.

What did God Want from the Future 12 Tribes of Israel?

In order to understand the significance of the twelve gates being inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes, we must look to the beginning of the Old Testament, when God promised a new land and a great nation to Abraham, whose descendants would spread blessing upon all other nations (Genesis 12:1–3). To Abraham’s grandson, Jacob, whom God later named “Israel” (Genesis 32:28), twelve sons were born to establish the twelve tribes of Israel (Genesis 49). Those twelve tribes escaped slavery in Egypt, inherited the Promised Land (Exodus 6:14; 24:4), received the Law (Exodus 20), and were chosen by God to be His covenant people (Exodus 19:5–6).

Names of the 12 Tribes (Sons of Jacob)

1. Reuben – Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob by Leah and the forefather of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The story of Reuben in the Bible is told in Genesis chapters 29–50. Reuben’s mother Leah became the wife of Jacob by a cunning trick (Genesis 29:15–30). Jacob had gone to live with his uncle, Laban, in Paddan Aram… by Got Questions
2. Simeon – Simeon in the Old Testament is the second-born son of Jacob, born to Jacob’s wife Leah. Jacob was the patriarch, or father, of the twelve tribes of Israel and had received the Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 28:14–15). Simeon was a man of anger and violence. His sister Dinah was taken and defiled by a Hivite named Shechem, a son of the ruler of that area (Genesis 34:2)… by Got Questions
3. Levi – The fourth Levi was a son of Jacob. He was the third-born, and his mother was Jacob’s wife Leah. Levi and each of his eleven brothers became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Bible does not give many details of Levi’s life; however, in Genesis 34, Levi and his brother Simeon defend the honor of their sister, Dinah, although the manner in which they went about it was appalling… by Got Questions
4. Judah – Judah was the fourth son of Jacob with his wife Leah, and the head of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. The other 11 tribes descended from Judah’s brothers and half-brothers. Judah’s second-to-youngest brother, Joseph, was preferred by their father, and Judah and his brothers hated Joseph (Genesis 37:3–4)… by Got Questions
5. Zebulun – Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
6. Issachar – Issachar was Jacob’s ninth son and ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In Hebrew, Issachar means either “man of reward” or “hired man.” His name is associated with the circumstances of his birth. Issachar’s mother was Leah… by Got Questions
7. Dan – Dan was the fifth of twelve sons born to the Jewish patriarch Jacob. Dan’s mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s maidservant. Dan’s younger brother was Naphtali. As full brothers, the two are frequently mentioned together in the Bible (Deuteronomy 27:13; Exodus 1:4)… by Got Questions
8. Gad – Two people bear the name Gad in the Bible. The first is Jacob’s seventh-born son and forefather of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The second is a prophet in the time of King David. Jacob had four wives: Rachel, Leah, Bilhah, and Zilpah. Gad’s mother was Zilpah, Leah’s maidservant. Zilpah was also the mother of Asher… by Got Questions
9. Asher – Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, and his name means “Blessed” or “Happy.” Asher’s mother was Leah’s servant, Zilpah. According to the laws at the time regarding children born of servants, Asher would have been seen as Leah’s son rather than Zilpah’s… by Got Questions
10. Naphtali – Naphtali was Jacob’s sixth-born son and the second of two sons by Rachel’s maidservant, Bilhah. Naphtali’s older brother was Dan. Rachel was so delighted at the birth of another son that she called the child Naphtali, which means “my wrestling.”… by Got Questions
11. Joseph – Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob, his first son through his favored wife, Rachel. Joseph’s story is found in Genesis 37—50. After the announcement of his birth, we see Joseph next as a seventeen-year-old returning from shepherding the flock with his half-brothers to give Jacob a bad report of them. We are also told that Jacob “loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him” (Genesis 37:3)… by Got Questions
12. Benjamin – Benjamin was a son of Jacob and head of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin was the twelfth-born and youngest son in Jacob’s family. He was born to Jacob’s wife Rachel, making Benjamin the full brother of Joseph. His story is found in Genesis chapters 35–49… by Got Questions

Why did God Call Abram out From His Pagan Ways?

… Today’s passage marks the first time God issued His call to Abram to leave his pagan ways behind and enter into a covenant relationship with the one, true Lord of all. While the Almighty did not formally seal His covenant with the patriarch when He first issued His call (see Gen. 15; 17), He did declare the blessings that would come if Abram trusted in the covenant promises of God. These blessings included a good land, many descendants, a great name, and the privilege of being the agent through whom “all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (12:1–3)… The Call of Abram by Ligonier Ministries

What is Israel’s Purpose?

Deuteronomy 7:6 KJV For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

God chose Israel to be His. The nation of Israel was to be separate from the ways of the ungodly. They were to be holy and not bow to the culture around them. But when you keep reading through scripture you find Israel did not keep themselves holy before God. Instead they ran the circle of sin, slavery, crying out for mercy, and God delivering them ( Entire book of Judges). Until finally the tribes were scattered, Israel as a nation was not in power and the land became barren.

But God is not finished with Israel. He made an “everlasting” covenant. Everlasting means eternal. We live in the time when the miracle of part of the land promised was given as a place of safety for the Jewish people. Also, God said the Jews would return from wherever they are to the land He has given them. And we see that happening as well (Ezekiel 37:20-22).

God’s Chose Israel

Israel is the adopted children of God because He chose to love them (Deuteronomy 7:7-11). But when their Messiah came, though there were those who believed in Christ, as a whole the nation missed the promised Messiah. Why? They believed they would inherit the kingdom of God through the bloodline of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob plus following the Law of Moses (Romans 4).

But Jesus told a Pharisee who was a leader among the Jews – “unless a person is born again he cannot ever see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3). The problem was not with God, His Word or Law, the problem was with the understanding of God’s Word. Israel became proud of the physical heritage and missed salvation belongs to God only. Like in the past, there are Jews today who believe being born a Jew gives them the right of sonship and access into the kingdom of God.

God Promised Abraham, therefore God is not Finished

Romans 11:1-5 KJV I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

Paul says I am proof God has not rejected and disowned His people the Israelite’s. If you are being taught the church has replaced Israel, please read for yourself in scripture God’s truth, and pray for His wisdom. God today has a remnant He keeps based on His grace (Romans 11: 4-6).

Everlasting Covenant

There is coming a day when the true nation of Israel will receive their Messiah. God in the Old Testament focused on Israel telling them of a Messiah to come, and they missed Him. After their rejection of Jesus the Christ, God gave them an attitude of stupor, eyes that should not see and ears that should not hear that has continued down to this very day (Romans 11:8). However, God will be faithful to His “everlasting covenant” and the nation of Israel will be given all the land God promised.

Tip: Israel is present all the way to the last chapter of the bible.

Revelation 21:1 KJV And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

Revelation 21:12 KJV And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:

Why Will God Come After Those Who Go Against Israel

God says in His Word:

Genesis 12:3 KJV 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Ezekiel 38:1-23 KJV 1 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: 4 And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords: 5 Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet….

There are many other scriptures that speak about God’s place that is the apple of His eye.

Zechariah 2:8 KJV For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. 9 For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me.

After reading that scripture, if you know the Lord then you know God is faithful to His Word. He will do exactly what it says. All you need to do is read the news on the internet or follow our news and see for yourself the nations going against Israel. Have you seen how small Israel is? Do you see how big the rest of the world is? Why will every nation go against Israel? Are you beginning to understand? If you are then you can see that satan has a short time here and hates everything about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. There are nations and people who hate the Jews and Israel.

Countries continue to attack Israel.

Projectiles intercepted over Jerusalem as Iran launches at Israel – OCTOBER 1, 2024.

Scripture says, “And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.” Luke 21:20 (KJV)

What Is The Future of Israel

In order to know the future of Israel, we must look to scripture to find out. Israel will have all nations coming against here. Right now it is only a few, but in the future all nations will.

Zechariah 12:3 KJV Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.

Zechariah 14:2 KJV For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city. 3 Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

Joel 3:2 KJV I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land.

War has always been for Israel! They are so used to war that each house has a built in safe rooms. The safest room in the house

The war that is coming Israel has not seen this one yet. Not all nations have come against Israel at once, and that is on its way quickly. There are several wars listed in the bible that will take place in order. We will list them below.

Timeline of Wars on Israel

• 1948 Arab-Israeli War (War of Independence)
• 1956 Suez Crisis (Sinai War) also known as the Second Arab–Israeli War,
• 1967 Six-Day War
• 1973 Yom Kippur War also known as the Ramadan War
• 1982 Lebanon War (First Lebanon War) also called the Second Israeli invasion of Lebanon
• 2006 Second Lebanon War was a 34-day armed conflict in Lebanon. This was a fight between Hezbollah and Israel.
• 2008-2009 Gaza War (Operation Cast Lead)
• 2012 Gaza War (Operation Pillar of Defense)
• 2014 – Gaza War (Operation Protective Edge)
• 2021 – Israel-Hamas Conflict (May 2021 Gaza Conflict)
• October 7, 2023 – Present – 2023 Israel-Hamas War. The Deception That Was Overlooked – Israel War

History of Israel: Bible Prophecy

• Israel became a nation in one day (Six Day War) (Isaiah 66:8-10; Ezekiel 37:21-22).
• Jews are returning to the the land of Israel from all over the world. This will continue (Ezekiel 34:11-13, 36:24, 37:1-14).

Coming Biblical Prophecy

• Israel will make a 7 year “peace agreement” with the Antichrist, thinking it is the King they have been waiting for (Isaiah 28:15-18, Daniel 9:27).
• A third temple will be built (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4).
• The Antichrist will break the 7 year agreement after 3 1/2 years (Daniel 9:37, 12:1; Matthew 24:15,21).