Israel Today - Part Four

Romans 10:9 says, "That if you confess with your mouth The Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Last week's message talked about a cornerstone and a stumbling stone both laid by Jehovah God and both referring to Jesus. The above verse is the cornerstone message of how a person can receive Jesus Christ as their Savior, Lord and Messiah. This week's message will explain further why Jesus is a stumbling block for Israel.

A definition of a stumbling block would say it is something that prevents us from reaching a destination or a goal. Notice God says about Israel in Romans 10:21, "All day long I have stretched out My hands to a disobedient and contrary people." Israel heard the Gospel Message revealing Jesus as their Messiah but because of disobedience chose not to accept this message.

Will Jehovah God ever stop reaching out to Israel? Romans 11:1-2 says, "I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! . . . God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew." God has not rejected Israel - this is a temporary situation. Romans 11:5 says, "Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace." In fact, some of the Jewish people world wide are being saved. However, the percentage of "Saved Jews" is still relatively low.

In conclusion, we will show why Israel still is unable to recognize and receive Jesus as their Messiah. Romans 11:8 says, "God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see and ears that they should not hear, to this very day." Jehovah God has caused Israel to be unable to see Jesus as their Messiah. 

How and when will this change and how should "Saved Gentiles" respond? Stay Tuned!

We at For Zion's Sake Ministry are praying for people worldwide for God's Grace and Mercy to prevail during these difficult times. 

Psalm 103:1-4

Bless The Lord, O My soul;

And all that is within me, Bless His Holy Name!

Bless The Lord, O My Soul,

And forget not all His benefits;

Who forgives all your iniquities,

Who heals all your diseases,

Who redeems your life from destruction.

Bless His Holy Name!

Frank