Ancient Past:
He gave them their land
He sent them into captivity
He restored them to their land
He restored their temple
He restored them to Levitical worship
He reunified Judah and Israel
He eliminated idols
Their enemies met their demise
Past:
The messenger came. John the Baptist. He prepared the way.
The Messiah came. Together He and John saw a nationwide restoration to a more pure keeping of Moses' Law, while Israel was still under the Old Covenant.
More than that, Messiah also died for the sins of the whole world. He inaugurated a New Covenant. Brought salvation and the Kingdom of God to all Israel. Gave the Apostles a commission for all nations.
Many believed. Many hardened their hearts, as prophesied. Not all received. Believers of all nations comprised one new body.
Also now past:
Within that generation, the city and Temple were destroyed, and the Jewish people were deported all around the world.
Present:
The Gospel continues to be preached in all the world.
Once His promises were fulfilled, God never revoked them.
Therefore Jews who believe are still being saved.
God uses saved Gentiles to minister to Jews.
And God still delights in everyone having self-determination in a homeland within secure borders of His choosing.
But there is cause and effect and timing for everything.
Future:
The second coming
The resurrection
Final judgment
The visible, eternal, heavenly Kingdom
Only the born-again shall see it
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