VII. A DIVINE RENOVATION (v. 12)
“I will strengthen them in the Lord; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the Lord.”
God will bring about a total spiritual revival among His people. As those who “shall walk up and down in his name,” the people of Israel will be the messengers of their Messiah in the millennial Kingdom. What a glorious future there will be for Israel!
It’s great to know where history’s going, but it’s even greater to be a part of it. We who know Christ will witness the transformation of the earth and experience the blessings of His Kingdom.
Focusing on the Facts
1. What question does Paul answer in Romans 11 (see p. 1)?
2.What is one of the most wonderful things we can tell Jewish people about Israel (see p. 1)?
3. Where was the Messiah to come from? Who specifically fulfilled that prophecy? Support your answer with Scripture (vv. 3-4; see p. 2).
4.What kind of stones was the Messiah pictured as? Describe the significance of both (see pp. 2-3).
5.What do the analogies of a nail and a battle bow teach us about the Messiah (see p. 3-4)?
6.Explain the nature of the rain that God will send in the Millennium (see pp. 4-5).
7.What was the result of Israel’s idolatry, and what did that result have upon the their idolatry (see p. 5)?
8.Why was Israel like sheep without a shepherd (see p. 5)?
9.What did Israel’s shepherds fail to do, according to Ezekiel 34:8? What will her future Shepherd do, according to verses 22-24 (see p. 6)?
10. What will false leaders do to God’s people during the Tribulation? How will the Lord of hosts respond to that (see p. 6)?
11.When were the only times Israel ever won its battles? What will enable the nation to win the final battle in the end times (vv. 5-6; see p. 7)?
12.Why will God restore the nation of Israel (see p. 8)?
13.What will be the response of those who experience God’s blessing and victory over their enemies (v. 7b; see p. 8)?
14. In spite of persecution, what will happen to the people of Israel (v. 8; see p. 8)?
15.When did God sow His children “among the peoples” (v. 9)? Why will a place not be found for them when God regathers them (see p. 9)?
16.What kind of obstacles will God remove to get His people back into their land (see p. 10)?
17.How will God’s people be strengthened in the Millennium? How will they serve the Messiah (v. 12; see p. 10)?
Pondering the Principles
1.Scripture identifies Christ as a cornerstone, a stumbling stone, and a judgment stone. How a person perceives Christ determines the nature of the relationship a person will experience with Him. Have you acknowledged Christ as the cornerstone of the God’s Kingdom and sure foundation of your faith? As the parable of the builder implies, it is on the solid foundation of Christ and obedient faith in His commands that we must build our lives if we hope to withstand the storms of judgment (Matt. 7:24-27). Search your heart and discern if you are truly trusting in Christ for your eternal life.
2.Pray for opportunities to reach out to Jewish people. Let them know that God is still in control and that He will be faithful in His promises to them. Review some of those promises covered in this chapter and be ready to draw their attention to them in the Old Testament. But point out that once a man dies, judgment is appointed and then it’s too late to make a decision for or against Christ, who is their Messiah (Heb. 9:27). Ask God to use this study of Christ’s return to give you a sense of urgency in proclaiming the gospel, and a renewed hope of heaven.
“This article originally appeared here at Bible Bulletin Board.”
