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REVELATIONREVELATIONSTUDYSTUDY

REVELATIONREVELATIONIsrael and the Church Israel and the Church

Lesson 3Lesson 3

BeforeBefore Israel and the ChurchIsrael and the Church

ReviewReviewMajor Points onMajor Points on

The Big Picture & The Big Picture & Law & GraceLaw & Grace

(Opening slides not on notes)(Opening slides not on notes)

TWO

Moses / Law

Israel

MosesProphecy

(Deut 18:15-18)

(Natural / Earthly)

* Moses’ Prayer

Exodus 33:13

“If I have found favor...”

VOICES

Messiah / Grace

Church

MessiahFulfillment

(Deut 18:15-18)

(Spiritual / Heavenly)• Messiah’s Prayer

Matthew 6:9-10

OUR FATHER’S BIG PICTUREOUR FATHER’S BIG PICTURE

Messiah’s Prayer Reveals Fathers Plan

1. “Our FatherOur Father which art in heaven,

2. 2. HallowedHallowed be Thy be Thy NameName,,

3. 3. Thy Kingdom comeThy Kingdom come

Thy will be doneThy will be done

on on Earth as it is in as it is in Heaven.”.”

OUR FATHER’S BIG PICTUREOUR FATHER’S BIG PICTURE FOCUS: Two Key PlayersFOCUS: Two Key Players 1. 1. IsraelIsrael a Messianic Nation – a Messianic Nation – Natural– Natural– Gen. 12:3Gen. 12:3

2. 2. IsraelIsrael the Messiah – the Messiah – Spiritual- Isa. 49:3Spiritual- Isa. 49:3

Book Revelation Consummates the Big PictureBook Revelation Consummates the Big Picture IsraelIsrael MessiahMessiah is is KEY to the to the Big PictureBig Picture

To bring the Father’s Will & Kingdom on EarthTo bring the Father’s Will & Kingdom on Earth

Is a Is a 7000 YEAR PLAN7000 YEAR PLAN – (Pattern – (Pattern Creation, Gen. 1Creation, Gen. 1)) 1. 1. A Day = 24 hrs; A Day = 24 hrs; 2.2. A Day = Year; A Day = Year;

33.. A Day = 1000 yrs (Millennium)A Day = 1000 yrs (Millennium)


~ The ~ The MESSIAH MESSIAH of Israel is Key~of Israel is Key~

Our Father’s 7000 YEAR PLAN – (CREATION)Our Father’s 7000 YEAR PLAN – (CREATION)

Week of DaysWeek of Days = Sun – Sat = Sun – Sat

Week of YearsWeek of Years = 7 years – Sun – Sat = 7 years – Sun – Sat

Week of MillenniumsWeek of Millenniums = 7 Millenniums - Sun – Sat = 7 Millenniums - Sun – Sat

Our Father Our Father isis Family Family OrientedOriented


~ The ~ The MESSIAHMESSIAH of Israel is Key~of Israel is Key~

Our Father Our Father isis Family Family OrientedOriented

Apostle Paul’s Revelation The Church Age

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 KJV

“I do not nullify the grace of God, for if justification were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.” Gal 2:21 ESV

Comments Concerning 10 Commandments / Sabbath, Festivals etc.

Moses / Law• By Moses I am a law

breaker.

• By Moses I am condemned.

• By Moses I am separated from the Father. Jn 14:6

• By Moses I am Earthly

Messiah / Grace

• In Messiah I am a law keeper.

• In Messiah I am acquitted

• In Messiah I am in the Father Col 3:3

• In Messiah I am Heavenly

Remember Remember Moses’ Prayer Moses’ Prayer

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed

and who correctly handles the who correctly handles the

word of truthword of truth.” (2 Tim 2:15 NIV)

I. ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCHI. ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH

A. Introduction 1. Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer, founder of Dallas

Theological Seminary, teacher and author of Systematic Theology points out that Israel occupies nearly four-fifths of Biblical revelation while the Church reflects only about one-fifth.

ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCHISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH

A. Introduction 2. Since the Spirit gave such a large portion

of Scripture in reference to the people of Israel they are of major importance and have great prominence in the Father’s plan

(Big Picture).


A. Introduction 3. Christian denominations and leaders

rarely recognize the eminent role of Israel, the LORD’S Covenant People.


A. Introduction 4. To embark upon the book of

Revelation, the consummation of the preceding 65 books, without addressing:

a. First, the distinguished place Israel occupies in the whole of Scripture, would further the present injustice of the Church toward the Chosen nation.


A. Introduction b. Second, it would be

presumptuous to assume you

the interested seekers, have

had exposure to Israel’s

prominence in the Biblical Text.


A. Introduction 5. Not only does Israel have a

distinguished place in

Scripture but a distinct role.


A. Introduction 66. It is important to see that Israel’s Biblical

position and role in eschatology are unique and separate from that of the Church.


A. Introduction 77. To understand the importance and

difference between Law and Grace (discussed in the previous lesson) and Israel and the Church are important for this study of Revelation.


A. Introduction 8. Before looking at commonalities and

distinctions between Israel and the Church, the term “Israel” needs to be defined.


B. The Name Israel 1. Jacob was given the name “Israel”

Genesis 32:28.

The name is also used when speaking of

Jacob’s 12 sons collectively, as the 12

Tribes of Israel. Gen. 49:28; 50:24-25.


B. The Name Israel

2. Following Solomon’s reign, the United 2. Following Solomon’s reign, the United Kingdom divided; Kingdom divided;

the the 10 Northern Tribes10 Northern Tribes are called are called “Israel.”“Israel.” The term applied to them is the The term applied to them is the ““Kingdom of IsraelKingdom of Israel.” (I Kings 12:19;.” (I Kings 12:19;

Hos. 1:1)Hos. 1:1)


B. The Name Israel 33. Dr. Feinberg states, “It is proper to speak

of believing Jews and believing Gentiles as Abraham’s spiritual seed (as Paul designates them in Galatians 3:8, 9; Rom 4:9-12), but spiritual Israelites are believing Jews only.” Concerning the term “Israel of God,” (Gal 6:16) Dr. Feinberg states, “The Scriptures never use the term Israel to refer to any but the natural descendants of Jacob.”


B. The Name Israel

4. The Prophet Isaiah reveals the Messiah’s name as “Israel.” “And he said to Me, ‘You are My servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified’ ” (Isa 49:3).

SIMILARITIES BETWEENSIMILARITIES BETWEEN

C. Israel and the Church

Both have covenant relationships with the LORD.


C. Israel and the Church Both have covenant relationships with the

LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood

redemption centered in Christ Messiah.


C. Israel and the Church Both have covenant relationships with the

LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood

redemption centered in Christ the Messiah. Both are witnesses for the LORD to the

world.


C. Israel and the Church Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption

that is centered in Christ the Messiah. Both are witnesses for the LORD to the world. Both originate as a miracle, one on the womb

of Sarah and one on the womb of Mary.


C. Israel and the Church Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption that is centered in Christ the Messiah. Both are witnesses for the LORD to the world. Both originate as a miracle, one on the womb of Sarah and one on the womb of Mary. Both are of the physical and spiritual seed line

of Abraham.

SIMILARITIES BETWEENSIMILARITIES BETWEEN C. Israel and the Church Both have covenant relationships with the LORD. Both are related to the LORD by blood redemption that is centered in Christ the Messiah. Both are witnesses for the LORD to the world. Both originate as a miracle, one on the womb of Sarah and one on the womb of Mary. Both are of the physical and spiritual seed line of Abraham. Both are central to our Father’s Big Picture for

the ages.


C. Israel and the Church

Both are called to a walk of separation.


C. Israel and the Church Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House of Worship for the Father:

Davidic Covenant – 2 Sam. 7

Solomon built a Temple of Grandeur

Messiah is building a house, the foundation the are the Prophets and Apostles and Messiah chief Cornerstone. Each believer are stones rising up together to form a holy habitation.


C. Israel and the Church Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House of worship for the Father Both are called the elect of God.


C. Israel and the Church Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House of worship for the Father Both are called the elect of God. Both are dearly beloved of the LORD.


C. Israel and the Church Both are called to a walk of separation. Both build a House for the Father Both are called the elect of God. Both are dearly beloved of the LORD. Both are vitally related to God as

illustrated by the figure of marriage.

Israel the Nation

IsraelIsrael betrothed to the Father at Mt. Sinai on Pentecost / Pentecost / ShavuotShavuot

Israel Messiah

The ChurchThe Church betrothed to Christ Messiah Acts 2 on Pentecost / ShavuotPentecost / Shavuot


C. Israel and the Church Both are called to a walk of separation. Both are called the elect of God. Both are dearly beloved of the LORD. Both are vitally related to the LORD as

illustrated by the figure of marriage. Both are the recipients of eternal life.

II. DIFFERENCE BETWEENII. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH

A. Dr. Feinberg comments concerning differences between Israel and the Church. “It is the poorest of logic to contend that because two groups have several points in common they are identically the same. As a matter of fact, Israel and the Church have more differences between them than they have similarities.”

II. DIFFERENCE BETWEENII. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH ISRAEL AND THE CHRUCH

B. Dr. Chafer contrasts 22 differences between Israel and the Church.

The following includes portions of Dr. Chafer’s and several from personal understanding:

ISRAEL

The headship of

the nation of Israel resides in Abraham.

THE CHURCH

The headship of the Church resides in Christ the Messiah.

ISRAEL

Two covenants, Adamic & Noahic were given to all mankind. To Abraham’s descendants, Israel, seven covenants were given.

THE CHURCH

The Church is given the Adamic & Noahic covenants. The Abrahamic, Davidic and New Covenant are given through Christ the Messiah.

ISRAEL

Israel is revealed as the wife of the LORD (Yahveh) at Mt. Sinai, presently estranged but to be restored.

THE CHURCH

The Church is seen in Scripture as the Bride of Christ the Messiah.

ISRAEL

Israel’s priesthood is of the Tribe of Levi and the Line of Aaron.

EARTHLY-

Abraham/Levi paid tithe to Melchizedek

Genesis 14:19-20

THE CHURCH

The Church’s priesthood is Christ Messiah after the order of MelchizedekHEAVENLYPsalm 110:4(Keil-Delitzsch, Pentateuch, p.207).

ISRAEL

Israel is found in the Old and New

Testaments.

Israel is Prophetic throughout the Torah/Tanakh.

THE CHURCH

The Church is found only in the New Testament.The Church is a Mystery in the Torah / Tanakh.

ISRAEL

Israel is looking for their Messiah, Immanuel, Prince of Peace Who will restore Israel’s Kingdom on Earth.

Heb. 9:27

THE CHURCH

The Church is looking for Christ Messiah the Head/Bridegroom Who will come and take her to be with Him in Heaven.Heb 9:27

ISRAEL

Israel is the son of God through national covenant relationship (Ex 4:22).

THE CHURCH

The Church are sons of God by a personal salvation experience in Christ Messiah(Gal. 2:20; John 1:1112)

ISRAEL

The Spirit of the LORD came upon some in Israel.

THE CHURCH

The Spirit takes up permanent abode in every member of the Body of Christ the Messiah.

Dr. Chafer points out, “At the end of the ministry of Christ on earth, He gave two farewell addresses. The one on the Mount of Olives concerned Israel and looked to the completion of the Jewish age; the other in the Upper Room concerned the church and looked upon the cross as an accomplished fact” (Matt 24, 25; Mark 13; Luke 21 John 14-17).

ISRAEL

Israel has His has His Promise that He Promise that He would return in would return in power and glory to power and glory to set up the set up the Kingdom Kingdom on earthon earth. .

THE CHURCH

The Church has His Word He will come again to receive her to Himself that where He is, there she may be also.

ISRAEL

Israel is spoken of Israel is spoken of as the servant of as the servant of the Lthe LORD.

THE CHURCH

Each member of the Church is in Christ Messiah has a vital relationship serving Him as His Body / Bride.

Dr. Feinberg interprets Genesis 22:17

“God had promised Abraham a seed as the stars of the heaven and as the sand that is upon the seashore,

speaking of an heavenly and

a earthly seed.”

ISRAEL

IIsrael is an earthly people; the promises, hopes and blessings are all related to the earth.

THE CHURCH

The Church is a heavenly people; the promises and hopes are heavenly.

III. Summary Israel and the ChurchIII. Summary Israel and the Church

Dr. Feinberg sums up the above distinctions between Israel and the Church, “The Church and Israel did not come into existence at the same time nor are they coterminous upon the earth. Israel had its beginning from the call of Abram from Ur of the Chaldees and will be found on the earth in all ages.

III. Summary Israel and the ChurchIII. Summary Israel and the Church The Church, however, had its inception

at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came to abide with believers after having baptized them into the Body of Christ. Her pilgrimage on earth will be terminated by the rapture. The distinction is clear: Israel in all dispensations from that of promise, the Church in the dispensation of grace only.”

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