Understanding Israel (Part 3) // Genesis 12:1-3

As we conclude our study of Israel from a biblical perspective, we'll look at the events of 70AD and God's incredible plans to turn Israel's heart back to Him through the crushing of the Great Tribulation and the glory of the Second Coming.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- In Romans 11, Paul warns the Church not to be “arrogant” (V.20), “ignorant” (V.25), or “conceited” (V.25) concerning Israel. How might a Christian fall into these categories in their perspective of Israel?

- What doctrine, theology, and Scripture can protect a believer from falling into spiritual pride and wrongly thinking they are saved because they are somehow better than other people?

- What does the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD teach us about the transition from Old Covenant worship to New Covenant reality, and why is attempting to rebuild Temple Judaism problematic?

- Bible prophecy tells us it will take the Great Tribulation to finally break Israel and bring her to repentance. What does this reveal about the depth of human stubbornness and the extent of God's redemptive plan?

- Instead of Israel, the Church is now serving as Christ’s ambassadors on the earth. What does that mean in your life, and what do you think it should look like in the life of believers in our part of the world?