Jerusalem, The City Of God - Part Five

We have shown in this series of messages that Jerusalem is the City Of God validated by numerous verses from the Word of God. Additionally, Jesus Christ is coming back to Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives from where He ascended into Heaven. This week's message will center on the current atmosphere in Jerusalem.

We feel it appropriate to start by examining how we have arrived at the current atmosphere in Jerusalem. King David made Jerusalem the capital of Israel and King Solomon built the first temple on the Temple Mount. The exiled Jews lamented over Jerusalem in Psalm 137:5-6 saying "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her skill! If I do not remember you, let my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth - if I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy." Jehovah God commanded Jews to come to Jerusalem three times a year for Holy Convocations. Jerusalem is mentioned 800 times in the Word Of God.

What is the current daily scene in Jerusalem? Let us begin by understanding Satan knows Jesus is coming back to Jerusalem to establish eternal peace. Because of this, he is doing all he can to prevent God's plans for Jerusalem. As a result, the struggle between Arabs and Jews over Jerusalem has been present for a very long time. In the news almost every day we learn of some type of an attack. The old city of Jerusalem within the walls is divided into three sections - Jewish, Arab and Christian Sections adding to the constant struggles. The primary reason for this tension is to answer the very old question - who owns Jerusalem and all of Israel?

This question is clearly answered in The Word of God in Genesis 15:18 when God said to Abraham, "To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates." Jerusalem and all of Israel was given by Jehovah God to His Covenant People - The Jewish People! In fact, the current size of Israel is only a portion of the land God's People will occupy during the 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ. Notice Genesis 15:18 shows the land God gave to His People is from Egypt to current day Iraq! 

We trust this message has illustrated that according to the Word Of God why Jerusalem is in a constant state of turmoil. This message also emphasis why Jehovah God desires for us to pray for the Peace Of Jerusalem every day as stated in Psalm 122:6.

Jesus Christ, The True Son Of The True God, Is:

Coming Back To Jerusalem

Will Rule In Jerusalem For 1,000 Years

Will Be King Of Kings Eternally From The New Jerusalem

Blessings!

Frank