israel – living proof there is a god
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An explanation of the significance of the Jewish people and the State of IsraelTRANSCRIPT
Israel – Living Proof there is a God
Laindon – 20th November 2011
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A time to think…
• The foundation of our thoughts• The history of the Jews• Israel an amazing phenomenon• What does this all mean?• Where does it leave us?
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Jews – God’s chosen people
“For thou [the Children of Israel] 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.”
Deuteronomy 7:6
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A man called Abraham
BC
AD
2041 4052
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Slaves in Egypt
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1750 3761
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The Exodus
BC
AD
1626 3637
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Conquerors in Canaan
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AD
1586 3597
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Kingdom of Israel
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AD
1106 3117
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Israel in exile and a vassal state
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593 2604
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The Jews banished
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70/1351941/1876
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Palestine – empty of Jews
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AD
1948 63
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Independent State of Israel declared
BC
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1948 63
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Israel prospering
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Israel’s existence as a nation
4000 years ago Today
100%
3 12
3054 years
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What does this signify?• Just a truly amazing phenomenon?• NO, because God has said:
– the Jews are his witnesses (Isaiah 43:10-12)
– they will never be destroyed (Jeremiah 30:11)
– though scattered they will be regathered to their land (Ezekiel 38:8)
– this will occur in the last days (Luke 21:24)
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What more does it tell us?
• God is in control (Daniel 2:20-22)
• Israel will be converted (Zechariah 12:10)
• He will establish His Kingdom on earth (Revelation 5:9-10)
• Jesus will reign from Jerusalem (Luke 1:31-33)
• We can be in that Kingdom (Acts 14:21-22)
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The living proof…
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What are you going to do?