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

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2041 4052

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Slaves in Egypt

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1750 3761

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The Exodus

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1626 3637

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Conquerors in Canaan

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1586 3597

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Kingdom of Israel

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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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1948 63

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Independent State of Israel declared

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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

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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?