Last week's message centered on reactions to what is referred to as the Iran Nuclear Deal. Some deal - Iran receives all it requested and more and gives up nothing. Israel, the most threatened country by this deal, was not even part of the negotiations. This is all difficult to understand and accept.
This week we will continue our response to those inaccurate reports that this deal is "Death To Israel." Those who report in this manner obviously do not know the heart and will of our Lord God. A study of the Abrahamic Covenant will prove this point without any question.
The Abrahamic Covenant is a promise made by God specifically to the descendants of Abraham through Isaac and Jacob. The primary emphasis of the promise concerned a very specific and literal piece of land. The promise made is unconditional meaning it will never be broken.
What is the promise? Genesis 15:18 shows our Lord God saying to Abraham, "I have given this land to your descendants - from the river Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates River." The exact piece of land promised had a Western boundary of the Mediterranean Sea; a Northern boundary of North Lebanon and Syria; an Eastern boundary of the Euphrates River and a Southern boundary of Northern Egypt.
As we study history of Israel, we realize that the Jewish people have never inhabited all of the "Promised Land." To be sure, our Lord God is truly a Promise Keeper. If The Lord promised this actual land, then that is exactly what The Lord will give them in the age to come. In the book of Deuteronomy alone, The Lord reiterated the land promises to Israel nearly 70 times. All together, these promises are mentioned one way or another more than 200 times throughout the Word of God.
David, when threatened by enemies, cried out to God in Psalm 35, "Lord, oppose those who oppose me; fight against those who fight against me. Grasp your shield and protective gear, and rise to my defense. Brandish spear and battle-axe against my pursuers; let me hear you say 'I am your salvation.'" We can cry out in a similar manner to our God on behalf of Israel.
May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Everyday,
Frank
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