Not only was there a new sign, but a new covenant altogether.
Both the new covenant and the new sign were promises which pertained to Israel first of all - and afterwards Gentiles became coheirs.
The promise was fulfilled in and for Israelites first - although only true Israelites believed and received it. Afterwards Gentiles also received.
And together the two then formed one new identity as coheirs.
Some parts of Bible-Prophecies pertained to this new man - other details in prophecies pertained to things which could only have happened in Israel.
Failure to acknowledge and rightly distinguish between them could have two effects:
1. It removes the prophetic and historical basis for our faith; and
2. It could result in some skewed expectations of the future.
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