"All Israel Will Be Saved" - Part Eleven

This message will be the conclusion of an in-depth series of messages entitled "All Israel Will Be Saved." Each message used as a source sections of the Book of Isaiah all prophesying that a day is coming when "All Israel Will Be Saved."

We are concluding this series by looking at Romans 11 explaining the majority of God's Covenant People have rejected Jesus as their Messiah. Romans 11:1,2 shows the Apostle Paul saying, "I say then, has God cast away His People? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not cast away His People whom He foreknew." Paul wants everyone to know at the start of Romans 11 God has not cast away His People since their not knowing Jesus as their Messiah is a temporary scenario!

Why have they rejected Jesus over the last 2,000 years? Romans 11:5-7 says, "Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work."

What are these challenging and important verses saying about the current stratus of the Jewish People? An individual can only receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior through grace and not by works. What is grace? Grace is accepting the finished work of Jesus dying on a cross and rising again through faith and not by their works. The majority of Israelites are trying to work out salvation through the work of their own righteousness. {Romans 10:31,32}

It is time to conclude this series of messages with Good News - All Israel Will Be Saved! Romans 11:26,27 says, "And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written; 'The Deliverer will come out of Zion, and He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob; for this is My covenant with them, when I take away their sins,'"

How and when will this happen? It is believed it will happen at the end of the Tribulation Period when Jesus physically returns to earth. Zechariah 14:3,4 describe Jesus defeating the enemy of Jerusalem and then "Standing On The Mount Of Olives." Please notice Zechariah 12:10 describes God's Covenant People who have returned from all over the world "Looking on Jesus as the one they pierced" and  then recognizing Him as their Messiah and Savior! Amen and Amen!

GRACE . . . God's Reward At Christ's Expense!

Blessings,

Frank 

"All Israel Will Be Saved" - Part Ten

Last week's message concentrated on the first two and last two verses of Isaiah 62. We learned this chapter has many messages but the most important is to encourage God's people to pray continually for the salvation of the Jewish People. Isaiah 62 illustrates this happening in the future and this has been the theme of this series.

Isaiah 62:1 says, "For Zion's Sake I will not hold My peace." There is a second meaning to Isaiah 62:1 that can be easily overlooked. Notice My is capitalized meaning it refers to the Godhead - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in this case it is referring to Jesus who was the speaker of Isaiah 61 and continues to be the speaker of Isaiah 62. Bless His Holy Name!

Why is this important? Isaiah 62:1 actually has a twofold meaning. It is encouraging us to pray for the salvation of the Jewish People worldwide. Also, we need to realize that all these prayers go through Jesus our intercessor straight to the Throne Of God. As a result, Isaiah 62:1 is showing us that Jesus is praying continually for the salvation of the Jewish People and our prayers are an important ingredient in this process. Is anything too difficult for our God?

There is another important message in Isaiah 62 is which verse 6 says, "I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem." Please remember Jesus is the speaker of Isaiah 62 as He says, "I have set watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem." The watchmen's calling from God is to be ever looking for approaching danger to Jerusalem. As watchmen, we are to pray continually against this occurrence.

Currently, the people of Jerusalem and all of Israel need our prayers for God's hand of protection from their enemies. We ask you to be a Watchmen On The Walls Of Jerusalem During These Difficult Days As We Proclaim . . . 

What A Mighty God We Serve

What A Mighty God We Serve

Angels Bow Before Him

Heaven And Earth Adore Him

What A Mighty God We Serve

Blessings In The Mighty Name Of Jesus,

Frank

 

   

       

"All Israel Will Be Saved" - Part Nine

Isaiah 62:1,2 says, "For Zion's sake I will not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns. The Gentiles shall see your righteousness." Isaiah 62 is entitled "Future Of Jerusalem." As a result, people probably come to the conclusion that Isaiah 62 is about the physical city of Jerusalem. However, we believe the main theme of this chapter is still about the Israelites recognizing Jesus as their Messiah and Savior.

Please take note from Isaiah 62:1 saying "Jerusalem's righteousness will go forth and salvation will burn as a lamp." Righteousness and salvation cannot go forth or shine unless people spread them around the world. A person cannot be righteous unless their sins have been forgiven through accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Hallelujah!

Isaiah 62:1 also says "For Zion's sake I will not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem 's sake I will not rest." "Hold My Peace" actually means I will not be silent. This verse is an encouragement and a calling from Jehovah God for all of us who love Israel to pray without ceasing for the salvation of the Jewish people worldwide. Isaiah 62:1 has been the theme verse of For Zion's Sake Ministry since it began in November of 2011. Bless His Holy Name! 

Isaiah 62 is a powerful, interesting, challenging and uplifting chapter. The chapter starts by encouraging all people to pray for God's Covenant People; then says God's Covenant People will be missionaries and concludes by saying to God's Covenant people your salvation is in the future. One of our recent messages showed in Isaiah 55:9 "God's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways." 

In conclusion, Isaiah 62:11,12 says, "Indeed the Lord has proclaimed to the end of the world; say to the daughter of Zion, surely your salvation is coming . . . And they shall call them The Holy People, the Redeemed Of The Lord." These verses illustrate, without a doubt, salvation is coming to the Israelites and they will be called "Holy People" and "The Redeemed Of The Lord." Amen and Amen!

Blessings From Jehovah God This Day And Every Day,

Frank    

"All Israel Will Be Saved" - Part Eight

Our message this week is the eighth in a series entitled "All Israel Will Be Saved." This only can happen when God's Covenant People recognize Jesus as their Messiah and receive Him as their Savior. Most Bible Scholars believe this will happen at the end of the Tribulation Period when Jesus physically returns to earth. Hallelujah!

As a result, we feel it appropriate to look at how Jehovah God called and anointed Jesus to be The Savior of the world. Isaiah 61:1 and Luke 4:18 show Jesus speaking to His people proclaiming His mission from God, "The Spirit of The Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captive and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed." Bless His Holy Name!

Luke 4 shows Jesus returning to Nazareth where He grew up after being tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days. He went to the Synagogue on the Sabbath and read Isaiah 61:1. Please notice the first proclamation by Jesus is "The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me." This was His anointing from God that empowered Him to accomplish His mission as outlined in Luke 4:18. This mission fell into three main categories: 

To Preach The Gospel Of Salvation

To Heal The Sick

To Deliver The Oppressed

Very Important ~ Luke 4:21 then shows Jesus saying, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." Jesus is proclaiming that His Calling from God is complete; He has been anointed by God and now He will complete His Mission. The remainder of Luke 4 illustrates Jesus casting out demons; healing the sick and preaching the Gospel Message! Amen and Amen! 

In conclusion, Luke 4 also shows the majority of God's Covenant People rejecting Jesus. Unfortunately this is still happening today. However, the day is coming when "All Israel Will Be Saved." {Romans 11:26} 

We Proclaim That ALL Of God's Prophetic Word:

Has Happened In The Past 

Is Happening In The Present 

Will Happen In The Future

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care,

Frank  

"All Israel Will Be Saved" - Part Seven

Isaiah 60:1,2 says, "Arise, shine: for your light has come! And the glory of The Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but The Lord will arise over you, and His Glory will be seen upon you." These two verses describe that Glorious Day when Jesus Christ physically returns to earth establishing His Kingdom on earth. Bless His Holy Name!

We believe this whole chapter of Isaiah 60 is describing the New Heaven And New Earth descending upon earth as described in Revelation 21. Please notice Isaiah 60 verse 1 says "Your light has come." The light that will come to earth is Jesus! Revelation 21:23 describes the New Jerusalem being illuminated by The Lamb - Jesus Christ - as its light. Isaiah 60:1 also says "The Glory of The Lord is risen upon you." This is proclaiming that Heaven will come down to earth when the New Heaven And New Earth will descend upon current day Jerusalem.

Revelation 21:3 also says, "Behold, the Tabernacle of God is with men and He will dwell with them and they shall be His People and God Himself will be with them and be their God." God will live among His Redeemed People both Jew and Gentile! Hallelujah!

The theme of our current series is "All Israel Will Be Saved." How does Isaiah 60 address this theme?  The chapter shows Jehovah God addressing The Israelites and saying in verse 16, "You shall know that I, The Lord, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob." The Israelites will know Jesus is their Messiah and Savior through His returning to earth. How Many? All Of Them! Notice verse 21 says, "Also Your People Shall All Be Righteous." All of God's original Covenant People, The Israelites, will be Righteous meaning they will know Jesus as their Messiah and Savior. Amen and Amen!

What A Mighty God We Serve

What A Mighty God We Serve

Angels Bow Before Him

Heaven And Earth Adore Him

What A Mighty God We Serve

May God's Blessings Abound For You Each Day,

Frank

 

"All Israel Will Be Saved" - Part Six

Isaiah 54:5 says, "For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of Hosts is His name; and your Redeemer is the Holy One Of Israel; He is called The God of the whole earth." The above verse is taken from Isaiah 54 that is entitled "The Messiah's Promise Of Israel's Restoration." This will be one of the theme verses for our message this week. Please notice Jesus is referred to as their husband.

What does this mean? Ephesians 5:25,28,29 says, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it . . . So husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies . . . For no one ever hated his own flesh." Jesus Christ referred to as the husband of Israelites and Christians is a concept that is difficult to understand. Let us remember we learned previously all scripture is "God-Breathed." We believe Jesus, as our husband, illustrates how large and extensive is His Love For All Jews And Gentiles. Bless His Holy Name!

Additionally, as part of Messiah's Restoration of Israel in Isaiah 54 we should also notice verse 10 that says, "But My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My Covenant of Peace be removed." This refers to the New Blood Covenant that Jehovah God established through the shed blood of Jesus. What is this New Blood Covenant? Romans 10:9,12,13 says, "That if you confess with your mouth The Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved . . . For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek . . . For whoever calls upon the name of The Lord shall be saved." Hallelujah!

In conclusion, Isaiah 54:6 says, "My Covenant will never be removed." The definition of a covenant states it is a lasting agreement that will never end between two parties. As a result, the New Blood Covenant between Israel and Jesus Christ as their Messiah and Savior will never be broken. Amen and Amen!

May The Lord Bless You And Shine His Face Upon You,

Frank     

"All Israel Will Be Saved" - Part Five

We are working our way through a lengthily series of messages with the theme that the day is coming when "All Israel Will Be Saved." The phrase comes from Romans 11:26-27 saying, "And So All Israel Will Be Saved, as it is written: 'The Deliverer will come out of Zion, and He will turn away ungodliness from Zion; for this is My covenant with them, when I take away their sins.'"

How and when is this going to happen? Isaiah 52:6 shows Jesus saying, "Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore they shall know In That Day." Jesus says In That Day they will know who I am - Their Messiah and Savior. In That Day describes a day or a short period of time believed to be at the end of the Tribulation Period when Jesus Christ returns to earth as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

How will this happen? A major portion of Ezekiel 36 is called "Israel Returns To The Lord." God is speaking to His People in the following verses:

When the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it - Vs. 17

So I scattered them among the nations - Vs. 19

For I will take you from among the nations - Vs. 24

Then I will sprinkle clean water on you - Vs. 25

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you - Vs. 26

Jehovah God scattered His People around the world for their disobedience. However, He will bring them back to Israel and clean them of their sins through the shed blood of Jesus Christ and the infilling of The Holy Spirit. This process is already taking place to a degree but will be completed On That Day. Hallelujah!

Another confirmation of this message is Isaiah 52:15 that says, "So shall He sprinkle many nations." A pure definition of "Sprinkle" in this verse shows Jesus "Purifying" all nations through the shed blood of Jesus forgiving their sins. Bless His Holy Name. Stay Tuned!

Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care,

Frank