Future Restoration Of Israel

In our recent series we looked at Jerusalem - It's past, present and future. We feel it is appropriate to now look at the "Restoration Of Israel." This raises the question - Why does Israel need restoration? The history of Israel illustrates disobedience and unfaithfulness to God. Also, the majority of Israelis do not recognize Jesus as their Messiah. 

However, Jehovah God has not abandoned His Covenant People and has a glorious plan of restoration. This will be the focus of our new series with Ezekiel the source for our messages. Ezekiel 20:33,34 says, "As I live," says The Lord, "Surely with a mighty hand, with an outstretched arm and with fury poured out, I will rule over you. I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you out of the countries where you are scattered, with a mighty hand, with an outstretched arm and with fury poured out."

A major emphasis from the Word of God about restoring Israel is that God will bring His Covenant People back to Israel from all over the world where He scattered them, this process has been happening for many years. In Ezekiel 39:28 The Word of God declares that "ALL" will come back to Israel in the future. 

Of equal importance, Ezekiel 20:40-44 says, "For on My holy mountain, on the mountain height of Israel," says The Lord God, "There all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, shall serve Me . . . I will accept you as a sweet aroma . . . then you shall know that I am The Lord . . . And there you shall remember your ways and all your doings which you were defiled and you shall loathe yourselves."

Verse 40 indicates God will bring His people back to His Holy Mountain. Jehovah is bringing His people back to Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. Jerusalem has an elevation of 2,500 feet plus Judea and Samaria are the mountain range of Central Israel. These both are referred to as God's "Holy Mountain."

There is another very important message in Ezekiel 20:41-44. God says He will accept them as a "Sweet Aroma." Also, His people will "Loathe Themselves" because of all their sins. Jehovah God is bringing His people home to Israel and in the process, they are repenting of their sins. This Is Truly A God - Ordained Restoration! Bless His Holy Name!

In conclusion, as we travel through Ezekiel observing God "Restoring Israel" please notice He continually declares He is doing all this so all people will know:

He Is The Lord

Blessings In The Name Of The Lord,

Frank