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The topic of Israel in the Last Days is a significant theme in biblical prophecy, with numerous references throughout both the Old and New Testaments. This entry explores the prophetic role of Israel, its restoration, and its significance in eschatological events.

Prophetic Restoration of Israel

The prophetic restoration of Israel is a central theme in the Bible, particularly in the writings of the prophets. Ezekiel 37:21-22 states, "This is what the Lord GOD says: 'I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone. I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. They will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms.'" This passage highlights the reunification and restoration of Israel as a single nation, a prophecy that many believe began to be fulfilled with the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948.

Israel's Role in Eschatological Events

Israel's role in the Last Days is further elaborated in the prophetic books, where it is depicted as a focal point of global events. Zechariah 12:2-3 declares, "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem. On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples. All who try to lift it will injure themselves severely." This prophecy suggests that Jerusalem will be a central issue in international affairs, leading to conflict and divine intervention.

The Time of Jacob's Trouble

Jeremiah 30:7 refers to a period known as "the time of Jacob's trouble," a time of great distress for Israel: "How awful that day will be! None will be like it; it is the time of Jacob’s trouble, but he will be saved out of it." This period is often associated with the Great Tribulation, a time of intense suffering and persecution, yet it is also a time of ultimate deliverance for Israel.

The Salvation of Israel

The New Testament also speaks to the future salvation of Israel. Romans 11:25-26 states, "I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: 'The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will remove godlessness from Jacob.'" This passage indicates that there will be a future turning of the Jewish people to faith in Christ, culminating in their salvation.

The Millennial Kingdom

In the eschatological framework, Israel is often seen as playing a pivotal role in the Millennial Kingdom, a future thousand-year reign of Christ on earth. Revelation 20:4-6 describes this period, where believers reign with Christ. Many interpret this as a time when Israel will be restored to a place of prominence and blessing, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Conclusion

The biblical narrative concerning Israel in the Last Days is rich with themes of restoration, conflict, and ultimate redemption. These prophecies underscore the enduring significance of Israel in God's redemptive plan and the unfolding of end-time events.

Topical Bible Verses

Matthew 24:1-51
And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to show him the buildings of the temple.
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Revelation 20:6
Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
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Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
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2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
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Library

Of Circumcision and the Supercession of the Old Law.
... This, therefore, was God's foresight,"that of giving circumcision to Israel, for
a ... announced: just as Isaiah foretold, saying that in the last days the mount ...
/.../tertullian/an answer to the jews/chapter iii of circumcision and the.htm

The Last Days of the Old Eastern World
... CHAPTER II"THE LAST DAYS OF THE OLD EASTERN WORLD. The Median
wars"The last native dynasties of Egypt"The Eastern world on ...
/.../chapter iithe last days of 2.htm

Jesus Gives his Last Commands to his Helpers
... "'In the last days,' God declared ... "'And your old men shall dream dreams, Even upon
my slaves and slave-girls In those days I will ... "Men of Israel, hear these ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jesus gives his last commands.htm

Israel and Britain. A Note of Warning
... Such, then, as Isaiah had foreseen, was the state of Israel in our Lord's day: never ...
that we who speak in the name of the Lord in these last days have also to ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/israel and britain a note.htm

Appendix viii. Rabbinic Traditions About Elijah, the Forerunner of ...
... was told him that Elijah's mission would be to Israel, while he ... ed. Friedmann,
p.147 a, last line ... expression will scarcely surprise us, that in the days of the ...
/.../appendix viii rabbinic traditions about.htm

The End of Self-Will
... The story of Saul's tragic last days is broken in two by the account, in chapters ...
While the fall of Saul lays all northern Israel bleeding at the feet of the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the end of self-will.htm

The Testament of Dan Concerning Anger and Lying.
... For I know that in the last days ye will depart from the Lord, and will provoke
Levi ... an angel of the Lord shall guide them both; for by them shall Israel stand ...
/.../the testaments of the twelve patriarchs/vii the testament of dan concerning.htm

Author's Preface.
... His reign over Judah. Reign over all Israel. His great sin and its bitter consequences.
David's inspiring career. His last days. Psalms. Period lessons. ...
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The Last Word of Prophecy
... are not consumed.7. Even from the days of your ... This dim figure, then, is the last
of the mighty ... prophets, and gives strong utterance to the 'hope of Israel'! ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the last word of prophecy.htm

Doubtful Fragments on the Pentateuch.
... And those are they who delivered it in the last days to the state of the children
of Israel; nor did there arise any priests after them. ...
/.../doubtful fragments on the pentateuch.htm