To date we have learned in our series that Jehovah God is in the process of Restoring Israel but the total Restoration will take place when Jesus Christ physically returns to Israel as mentioned in Revelation 19:11-21. We also learned that current day Israel is a beautiful place of cities, towns, parks, lakes, farms, mountain resorts, a strong economy and God's city Jerusalem. Bless His Holy Name!
In addition to the physical Restoration of Israel, God is in the process of restoring His People. Ezekiel 36:17-20 says, "Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it by their own ways and deeds . . . Therefore I poured out My fury on them . . . For their idols with which they had defiled it . . . So I scattered them among the nations . . . When they came to the nations, wherever they went, they profaned My Holy Name."
God's Covenant People were disobedient and unfaithful to Him both in Israel and in the countries of the world. He was especially disappointed and angry when His People set up their own idols to worship not obeying the First Commandment. Even the people in foreign countries found it hard to believe that these were God's People.
However, Jehovah God Is Restoring His People Israel! Ezekiel 36:21-23 says, "But I had concern for My Holy Name, which the House of Israel had profaned among the nations wherever they went. Therefore say to the House Of Israel, thus says the Lord God: 'I do not do this for your sake, O House Of Israel, but for My holy name's sake . . . And I will sanctify My great name . . . The nations shall know that I am The Lord.'"
God's People profaned His Holy Name both in Israel and around the world. He is in the process of correcting this failing on the part of His People so that all people will know He Is The Lord! Very important - Jehovah God loves His Chosen People and desires their total restoration but the primary reason He is restoring them is so the Whole World will know He Is The Lord!
In next week's message, we will learn how God will "Sanctify His Great Name."
BLESSINGS,
Frank
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