‘When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, When he separated the sons of Adam, He set the bounds of the people According to the number of the children of Israel.’

Deuteronomy 32:8

 

‘Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth.” So the Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.”’

Exodus 33:15-17

 

‘Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. ‘

Exodus 19:5

 

‘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. The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: but because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. ‘

Deuteronomy 7:6-8

 

‘“For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? ‘

Deuteronomy 4:7-8

God’s plan for mankind and the planet centers around a little nation – Israel. Why? Because God is Sovereign and He can do whatever He wants (Exodus 19:5). In Deuteronomy 32:8, God divided the nations and set the boundaries of the people according to the number of the children of Israel. This verse clearly shows that the nation of Israel is at the center of God’s dealings with all mankind.

Israel is at the core of the human experience, and understanding Israel’s role in Bible prophecy is key to understanding God’s plan of salvation. Despite being a tiny nation of no more than 5 to 7 million, Israel is at the center of world affairs daily, and its peace with neighboring countries is a constant concern.

Yet, God’s plan for Israel and the world will come to fruition with the return of Christ as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  God’s Word has made it clear that His promises to Israel will be fulfilled. In fact, God Himself made promises to Abraham in the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:1-3.

The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of Israel in God’s plan for salvation in Romans chapters 9-11. He writes that Israel has not been cast away and that God’s promises to Israel will be fulfilled.

As believers, we must recognize the significance of Israel in God’s plan of salvation for the world and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Through Israel, we have been grafted into the family of God and share in the blessings of Abraham. Not by covenant but because of Israel’s disobedience (Romans 11:32-33).

Let us be grateful for the role of Israel (from which we have our Redeemer, the Bible, and our glorious gospel) in human history and activity and praise the Sovereign God who has orchestrated everything according to His perfect plan.