Lets read with an open mind what the Bible tells us about our origins and our future. When we look at the History of Israel we see a clear pattern: The Israelites fall into sin, God punishes them with exile and captivity, The Israelites repent of their sins, God saves them from genocide and brings them back to the Promised Land. Persian Period (539-322 BCE) 539 BCE - Persian Ruler Cyrus the Great Conquers Babylonian Empire, Including Jerusalem. 2 Ki 18:9-12. The Holy Land is an old place, about the oldest in the world! This simple fact points to the imminent return of Christ. The 70 years span the years from the first deportation (605 BC) to the first return after 536 BC, or from the destruction of Solomons Temple in 586 BC to the building of the Second Temple in 516 BC. Hosea Read each chapter carefully and do the following: a. There are many surprising things about this tiny, feisty, brave nation the size of Wales, but the most astonishing is that she has survived at all. The pope in France had fewer supporters, and was referred to as the antipope by Rome. The next pope, Pope Benedict XI, had to remove this excommunication. But with a rapidly growing population, Israels total annual renewable natural sources of fresh water are well below the UN definition of water poverty. 0000011197 00000 n Paul is saying that both creation and man himself groan due to imperfection and mortality. 628 Because of their sins, chief of which was idolatry, the kingdom lasted only 208 years. 0000047589 00000 n (cross reference Ezekiel 24:2 record 588 BC in margin there also) and in 586 B.C. Old Testament Israel was commanded to love foreigners (Deut 10.19) and to let them live normal lives amongst them: When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall do him no wrong (he) shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself (Lev 19.33,34). Others agree: Israel is the very embodiment of Jewish continuity: It is the only nation on earth that inhabits the same land, bears the same name, speaks the same language, and worships the same G-d that it did 3,000 years ago [Charles Krauthammer The Weekly Standard, May 11, 1998]. Boycotts are social protests with the aim of changing Israeli government policy through economic damage. This battle concludes with the Second Coming of Christ to reign as King over all the earth (Zech 14.9), the last form of human government (probably centered on the EU) having been taken away like chaff in the wind (Dan 2.34,35). Ezekiel Sees the Glory & Receives the Call, Chapter 25-32 Resist the urge to glance at what the commentaries say until you have carefully observed the text. ConformingToJesus Ministry - Copyright 2014-2023. Timeline based on traditionally accepted timeframes and general consensus of a variety of sources, . ), King David (1010 - 970) and Solomon (970 - 930). 1980: Jerusalem, complete and united, is declared the capital of Israel (Knesset Basic Law, 1982: Hebrew becomes an official language of Israel (Hebrew and Arabic are currently official languages of Israel), 1984: Operation Moses a secret operation bringing approximately 8,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel from Sudan, 1988: Jordan formally renounced any claim to the lands (West Bank and East Jerusalem) that had been lost in the 1967 war, 1991: Operation Solomon a secret operation bringing approximately 14,400 Ethiopian Jews to Israel, 1994: Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty and Israel withdrew troops from Gaza and most cities and towns of the West Bank by 1996. God indeed intervenes in world affairs! The answer to these questions is found in a mystery: we must be changed or born again as the Bible puts it. For when the trumpet sounds, the dead will be raised, never to die again, and we shall all be changed. A future invasion of northern Israel is strongly indicated in Ezek 38 and Ezek 39. Civilization owes Judaism a debt it can never repay, and support for the right of a Jewish homeland to exist is the bare minimum we can provide. c. 965 BCE - 931 BCE Solomon is king of Israel . After all, Israel is just some 8 million people living on land the size of Wales! Enrolling in a course lets you earn progress by passing quizzes and exams. Did you see it? 930 BC. Ancient Israels eastern border went down along the Jordan, ending at the Salt Sea (Num 34.12). 586BC He used papal authority, the power of the pope to control a church, to try to help his fellow Frenchmen gain more power in the papacy. States & Territories Future wars against Israel will be different from previous wars. KEY PHRASES & WORDS*, 63/77x = Phrase found 63 times in Ezekiel out of all 77 uses in the Old Testament. In Romansthe 3rd chapter, the apostle Paul wrote: Jerusalem and its temple were destroyed. Jacob's arrival in Egypt starts the 430 years and 86 days of Israel's Captivity in Egypt. 1. It seems that, for believers, time has gone full circle to what God planned in the beginning. Six more popes ruled in Avignon, and they were heavily influenced by the French ruler. In fact, at one point, King Phillip IV had the pope suppress the Knights Templar. Where is it to be placed? But it does explain everyday experience. I feel like its a lifeline. Mark key words as before; however, add to your list temple (sanctuary, house), holy, offering, and gate(s). The chart covers three of the Times of Israel (Kingdom, Division, and Exile). But the truth about this powerful spiritual world is blurred, corrupted and buried by spiritual forces of darkness: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Eph 6.12). Philemon While the Jewish people were exiled they faced immense pressure to conform to the culture of Babylon. Even in the most testing times a remnant is supernaturally preserved through Gods sovereign choice. 713. 609 BC In 2Ki 23:29 (CP 2Chr 35:20, 21, 22, 23, 24) God's judgment on Judah began when King Josiah was killed on the plain of Megiddo trying to stop Pharaoh Neco, king of Egypt, on his way to Carchemish on the Euphrates. What are the events associated with the three key dates in red? According to historian Richard Hartmann, these communities were ethnologically a chaos of all the possible human combinations and so did not share a common Arab identity. You will find that he is not who you might think he is. Egypt, Syria, Transjordan, Lebanon, and Iraq attack Israel, but within a year, Israel defeated its attackers. Israel is considered by third parties to be the only free country in the region in that there is a climate of respect for civil liberties, freedom of expression, significant independent civic life, an independent media, and a military under civilian rule, link. 0000166830 00000 n As we read on in the Bible we discover that man in immortal (spirit) form will one day live with his Creator God on a new and perfect earth! Ezekiel 1:1 says the 30th year and it appears in context to refer to Ezekiels age of 30 years, the year in fact that Ezekiel would have been eligible for priesthood (see Nu 4:3), he begins his prophetic ministry. In the time of Moses God made such a contract with the people (nation) of Israel, although the Bible refers to it as as Gods covenant. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that nextlesson. Nahum prophecies Assyria's downfall. We owe to the Jews, wrote Winston Churchill in 1920, a system of ethics which, even if it were entirely separated from the supernatural, would be incomparably the most precious possession of mankind, worth in fact the fruits of all wisdom and learning put together. How are they described? End of Gentile Rule: The declaration of the State of Israel in 1948 effectively ended over 2500 years of Gentile rule over Israel, although Jerusalem itself was not fully liberated until 1967. Under the 1995 Oslo Accords II, the West Bank was divided into three areas (A, B, and C) and within these areas the Palestinian and Israeli authorities have different levels of control. She is Gods chosen witness in the world and it is through Israel that Christ came (He was of the tribe of Judah) to provide redemption for the world. The scattering of Israel caused the nations to dishonour the God of Israel, and God is now gathering the remnant of Israel and Judah to restore His holy name (Isa 11.11,12 Ezek 36.20-24). Nahum OF JERUSALEM 1. Note what will happen to the nation and why. They remained hopeful that their captivity would end through help from God. But the Bible doesnt say that. Strictly speaking, todays Jews (Hebrew, Yehudim) are those who follow Judaism and who are descendants from the kingdom of Judah. Image copyright: Future Red Giant Earth Fsgregs at the English language Wikipedia project [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons. 1. It has become an important part of both Judaism and Christianity. She has visited 14 Arab countries, so it cannot have been that she wasnt in the region. Please go to Select Language at the top of the page and select Tamil, Despite many setbacks and failings, the history of Israel is really 'His-Story': it is all about Jesus Christ and His coming kingdom that will soon be established on earth. 1947 The United Nations approved the partition of Israel into separate Jewish and Arab states on November 29, 1947. It was a little over 3 feet long and 2 foot wide and high and overlaid with pure gold. ( 2 Kgs. The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold. The Green Line is not therefore Israels legal border, link, and all of western Palestine, from the Jordan to the Mediterranean remains legally open to Jewish settlement under the original 1922 Mandate. In the context of Rev 7, the 144,000 are servants of God made ready to proclaim the gospel to the nations in the great Tribulation (Rev 7.14). The Babylonian Captivity of the Church was a period of time (1305-1378) when the pope left Rome. Their mission was to teach the world by their example and be Gods witness to the nations. Since Israels establishment in 1948, the country has almost tripled the territory used for farming and production has multiplied 16 times. When Christ returns the geology of the area will be totally changed and the Mount of Olives just east of Jerusalem splits into two (enlarge image). In a fallen world who can deny that man can do either? For this reason it is sometimes called The Temple Vision. What is to be done with the temple? Mark Like Paul, they wishto proclaim the Good News that God has fulfilled the promise He made to the Patriarchs: The Messiah has come (see Acts 13:14-39). No wonder Jerusalem will be the location of the most epic battle of history! Before Moses died he blessed the tribes of Israel and some of these blessings involved blessing of the sea and the land. %%EOF Lamentations And despite many attempts over nearly 3,000 years to exterminate the Jews, a remnant has always survived. Currently, Israel has strong support from some western NGOs like Freedom House. Chronology of Time Used by Archaeologist and Historians. c. 1035 BCE - c. 970 BCE Life of King David, second king of the United Kingdom of Israel . 0000010750 00000 n 0000009068 00000 n 0000128161 00000 n Maybe not. Next: Adventures of Isaiah andHezekiah. This is where Israels Parliament (the Knesset) stands and legislates and where the Prime Minister, the President and the Cabinet have their offices (enlarge image). All rights reserved. First Jewish Revolt against Rome. No voter ever votes for an actual person. I consider that what we suffer at this present time cannot be compared at all with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. Muslims conquered The Levant (which embraces all of Israel and much more, link) in the 7th century and the land of Israel remained in Muslim hands (apart from the brief Crusader period) until liberated from the Muslim Turks by the British in 1917. Hebrews Joseph was to be blessed with precious things from the deep (Heb tehom: sea, abyss) lying beneath (Deut 33.13), Asher was to dip his foot in oil (Deut 34.24) and Zebulun and Issachar were to find treasures hidden in the sand (Deut 33.19). They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. The critiques brought against the Catholic Church would only grow, later leading to the Protestant Reformation. That includes the West Bank. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." In John 3 Jesus said: That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. BY BABYLON. The "Third Day" in Hosea - Does it predict Christ's Resurrection? For instance, the global BDS campaign (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) aims to create economic and political pressure on Israel concerning (so-called) land occupation and Palestinian rights. The Fact of Israel's Captivity ( 2 Kings 17:1-6) After 200 years of existence as a nation, the ten northern tribes of Israel were conquered by the Assyrians and taken captive. 63 BC Jerusalem is captured by Roman general Pompey. SECTION 5: Chapters 4048: Prophecies about the Temple. 5. More , The Knesset, Jerusalem. 965925 BC Solomons reign; glory years of the Kingdom of Israel. Which Israelite Tribe Was Almost Annihilated? All this of course requires water. 1956 After Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the company which administered the Suez Canal, a joint attack by the French and British was launched. The problem is that Israel is now occupying land previously conquered by Islam. First look at the symbolism of the number. And that is what we are here for today, to reiterate Israels right to self-defense, inherent in all legitimate countries. [Similar information is given in 2Chronicles 25-27]. In Europe, many of these migrating tribes were called the Saxons, Germans, Jutes, Alani (Alans) and Goths. Abraham!, Do not lay a hand on the boy, he said. BY BABYLON, 586 BC 3RD SIEGE OF JERUSALEM described in 2Ki 25:1-21 Record this date in your Bible margin The siege began in 588 B.C. NO! The Minor Prophets or Twelve Prophets of the Christian and Hebrew Old Testament are: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. He implied that Israel will be the vortex of the nations at the end of this age and the sign of His soon return. Increasing suffering of Jews (as dhimmi) under caliphates, 1099 1291: Crusader rule. This was due to the Persian leader Cyrus the Great deciding to allow Jewish people to return home. As Gods witnesses and servants they are to turn many to righteousness (Dan 12.3) in very troubled times as nations crumble (Lk 21.25, Dan 2.34,35) and Gods judgments on the earth begin. NO: The Palestinian refugee problem was created by a sudden invasion of five Arab armies in response to the declaration of the State of Israel in May 1948. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. So, in returning, Judah held the royal symbol of kingship in Jerusalem until Christ came. Apart from a remnant of the tribes of Judah, Benjamin and Levi which returned to rebuild Jerusalem, the whole of national Israel (all twelve tribes) was now dispersed amongst the nations and Jerusalem was occupied by Gentile nations. So is there a deeper reason for the boycotts? The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. A primary reason for the existence of Israel is that she is Gods witness and servant in the world (Isa 43.10). Migration & Trade A remnant entered the church age (Rom 11.5) and survived severe persecution in the Middle Ages and the 20th century. There will be no more night. In a distinctive way, mark when the final vision is given. Palestinian nationalism only emerged in the mid-twentieth century, partly in response to the emergence of Zionism. 0000074417 00000 n Today it is common to refer to Abrahams descendants, or anyone who practices Judaism as Jews. He excommunicated the king of France for trying to make clerics pay taxes in 1303. If you would like to know who Lucifer really is in the Bible and solve this mystery, check out our article on this topic in our Bible Articles section, you will find it very interesting. Resurrection - Is it Taught in the Old Testament? These and similar questions have disturbed Bible students and occupied their researches ever since Ezekiel published his vision. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. Sources. If you don't already own one, I highly recommend you consider purchasing one (Click here) if you are interested in inductive Bible study. Begins with ~ Wars upon Israel and Judah Note why he was to speak in that way and the significance of his action. Reserved. Work on the temple was renewed by Haggai and Zechariah The temple was completed. For example, they verify Gods plan for the Jewish Temple, the existence of King David, and the existence of Jewish synagogues in the Holy Land up to the Muslim conquest in 638 AD. This is a truly mind-blowing concept, but that is what the Bible says. The start of the northern ten tribes (Kingdom of Israel) captivity and ultimate demise began during the reign of Tiglathpileser, king of Assyria, who ruled from 745 to 727 B.C. She has to preach the good news (the Gospel). This is confirmed in Deuteronomy 7:12: Throughout the history of Israel God has always maintained the Jewish presence in the world. Today, man is expert at twisting Gods word. 0 Their captivity came to an end when the Persian King Cyrus the Great allowed them to return to Jerusalem in 538 CE. 1 Peter Much of the literature on the subject is a veritable labyrinth of confusion. And it is in the new and perfect earth where God comes and walks with man, as He did in the Garden of Eden. 0000007747 00000 n 0000003648 00000 n He said to his servants, Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. a. I am the bright morning star. 0000073852 00000 n Royal visits are one of the ways legitimacy is conferred on nations, and the Coalition Government should end the Foreign Offices de- facto boycott. Be sure to read the last verse of the book. Get unlimited access to over 88,000 lessons. Lets read the incredible test that earned Abraham an incredible reward for his descendants. 132 AD Bar Kokhba Revolt. Rain in the Judean desert. Further decline of the land, but increasing Jewish population, 1917 1948: British rule. Has there been a change in rainfall? Christ's Resurrection Prophesied in the Old Testament DANIEL 9:24-27 Or is there any value in being circumcised? Time ~ 7. So God could use Abraham for the future and He rewarded him through several unconditional promises. 405 0 obj<>stream Tiglath-pileser carried away the trans-Jordanic tribes and the inhabitants of Galilee ( 2 Kgs. A large influence on the establishment of the papacy in Avignon was Clement V, who became pope in 1305. Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula, but after international condemnation, Israel was forced to withdraw. Israel was to return and seek God after the gospel had been spread to the Gentile nations (Rom 11.25). Exodus Many of these tribes (the Sacae or Scythians), Kermans (Germanii), Jats, and Alani migrated out of Asia into Europe via the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea region of the Getae (or Gauthei) after the empire fell. In Elijah's day 7,000 did not bow the knee to Baal. But it is possible for mankind to be translated to an immortal spiritkind like his Creator. At the decree of Cyrus the Jews began rebuilding and the second Temple was completed in 515 BC. The electoral (voting) system is based on nation-wide proportional representation. 0000010498 00000 n For many Lucifer is a scary word, but who is the mysterious character that appears only once in the Bible, but that managed to become the embodiment of evil in both folklore and Christianity? 722BC Jesus gives a warning: Revelation 22.15 Read Ezekiel 1:1-3:27 and mark distinctively (with a color &/or symbol) the key words or phrases. Heresies and Inquisitions in the High Middle Ages, Hungarian-Austrian Dual Monarchy & Ausgleich | Compromise of 1867, Iron Age Empires: Neo-Babylonian, Neo-Assyrian and Persian Empires. The armies of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon (and later Iraq) attacked Israel with the goal to wipe Israel off the map. Today this extreme ideology is underscored by ISIL. At the same time, however, we have Scythians, Parthians, Gauthei, and related peoples "suddenly appearing" in Asia with Hebrew names and customs! How did he get there? Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. . Is he a fallen angel? Israels strongest ally, the US, provides a diplomatic shield for her at the United Nations. The etymology of the name Israel is not clear, link, although Gen 32.28 implies that Jacob and his descendants would struggle but prevail. Israels eastern border is of particular concern since it involves the West Bank. Moreover, as a direct result of Article 80, the UN cannot transfer these rights over any part of Palestine (vested as they are in the Jewish People) to any non-Jewish entity, such as the Palestinian Authority. COMFORT, CONSOLATION, COMFORT & COMMUNION FOR JUDAH & ISRAEL. In July 2006, to take one example at random, Hezbollah crossed the border of Lebanon into Israel and killed eight patrolmen and kidnapped two others, and that summer fired four thousand Katyusha rockets into Israel which killed a further forty-three civilians. function tl_categories_checked() { The picture shows the arrival of Jewish immigrants to Israel in 2007. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. The later Assyrian kings Sargon II and his son and successor, Sennacherib, finished the demise of Israel's northern ten-tribe kingdom. Israel taken over by King Shalmaneser of Assyria because of their disobedience to God. So according to the Bible, Israel today is not occupying Palestinian land. So the prophet Ezekiel was told to bring this fact to the attention of the exiles in Babylon through a dramatic act. The captivity began in approximately 734-732 BC. Although they make up less than half of one percent of the world population, between 1901 and 1950 Jews won 14% of all the Nobel Prizes awarded for Literature and Science, and between 1951 and 2000 Jews won 32% of the Nobel Prizes for Medicine, 32% for Physics, 39% for Economics and 29% for Science. 1 Timothy Here, God was claiming Israel to be His own; You are Mine (Isa 43.1). Assyrian captivity Manasseh son did evil Amon son did evil Josiah son did right Jehoahaz (AKA Shallum) son did evil Jehoiakim (AKA Eliakim) son of Josiah did evil . Many wanted authority in religious matters. History shows that both houses rebelled against God, and despite warnings from the prophets, both houses were eventually removed from their Promised Land. League of Nations documents of the 1920s refer to the local Arab population as existing non-Jewish communities. Where? 614 Persian conquest of the Holy Land. The if-then statement in these verses reveals that it was conditional. In the succeeding Millennial Age on earth, Israels borders will be firmly established by the God of Israel. Many holy sites are preserved, but with pagan shrines on them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. In any event, the division (the green line) was intended to be temporary. 1520 Suleiman the Magnificent rebuilds the city walls of Jerusalem. So the US can veto any UN resolution calling for the creation of a Palestinian state. Prior to the papacy being located in Avignon, generally the pope was considered the religious authority over all Christians. He decided to return the papacy to Rome. Notice when Ezekiel's mouth is shut and then later opened. Map of the Assyrian and Babylonian Captivity of Israel and Judah. Remember Ezekiel is prophesying from exile to Jews in exile before the final destruction of Jerusalem in the first 24 chapters that emphasize judgment. | The Hub 16 chapters | Ezekiel would see visions of another temple and another Jerusalem a city that would be known by the glorious name Jehovahshammah, the LORD is there! The captivity eventually ended with the election of Pope Martin V. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Ezekiel has many references to time and you will want to mark these in a distinctive way (e.g., a clock face in the margin). 0000166550 00000 n 0000004766 00000 n Where is this tragic divine departure recorded? 705 Sennacherib becomes king of Assyria. This protects Israels desire to maintain the status quo and refrain from reaching an accommodation with the Palestinians. We see the establishment of the State of Israel. [US Energy Information Administration, Wikimedia Commons], Israels past and future borders. 6You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. 2 Peter Verse 2 explains that it was the fifth of the month in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin's exile which would be 593 BC because Jehoiachin was taken from Jerusalem to Babylon in 597BC, and so the fifth year would be 593 BC and this was the year Ezekiel began his prophetic ministry which would span 2 decades ending around 573 BC. 2All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God: 3You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. The Green line was an armistice line drawn up after the 1948-49 war under the auspices of the UN and it was intended to be temporary. History indicates that Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah and Jerusalem initially in 604 BC. The Mandate is therefore the last legally binding document regarding the West Bank and Gaza, and so Jewish settlements in these areas are fully protected by Article 80. Israel had to be obedient to Gods requirements in order to receive His blessings. In the last days God promises Israel: I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing (Ezek 34.26) 1880 BC Jacob and his family move to Egypt to live with Joseph. The people all responded together, We will do everything theLordhas said. So Moses brought their answer back to the Lord. The Catholic Church would later use the phrase to describe the movement of the papacy from Rome to Avignon. 13The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. Also, Israel is one of the few places in the Middle East where Arab women may vote. 5. I will take the children of Israel from among the nations and bring them into their own land (Ezek 37.21). Select: all / none. Today, Israel has been restored as a nation and is blessed with progress, protection, resources and intelligence. Crowning his achievements was the building of the Temple in Jerusalem, which became the center of the Jewish people's national and religious life. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you., Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey.