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Did Jesus prophesy the formation of the modern state of Israel?
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∙ 9y ago
Circumstantial biblical evidence prompts a "yes" answer -- "indirectly."
"I will make Jerusalem and Judah [the Jews] like an intoxicating drink to all the nearby nations that send their armies to besiege Jerusalem. ON THAT DAY I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone, a BURDEN FOR THE WORLD. None of the nations who try to lift it will escape unscathed." (Zech.12:2-3 NLT New Living Translation)
The "circumstances" that make Jerusalem such a burden for all the nations of the world, today, is that "armed camp of Jews" in the Middle East, to which the world errantly refers as the "State of Israel." A nation that so many nations of the world seem to hate for one reason or another above all others.
"State of Judah" [SOJ] would be a more accurate name. But the world has always been ignorant of the distinction between "Israel" and "Judah" [the Jews]. Which is a study unto itself.
This prophecy, of course, is speaking of the time frame of Jesus' return to establish the Kingdom of God on earth. So, while the nations of the earth are and have been totally "intoxicated" with any and all events that occur in and around Jerusalem for many decades, now... this prophecy hasn't completely come to fruition, yet.
Zechariah's Holy Spirit-inspired prophecy of Jerusalem's burdensome existence [thanks to the armed Jewish presence there, surrounded by enemy nations], sent by God [Jesus Christ, the Almighty Creator LORD God of the Old Testament - see John 1:1-3] sees its ultimate fulfillment in Zechariah's 14th chapter, when the "Day of the LORD;" the Day of Christ's return, is revealed: and Christ returns to save Jerusalem, the world and mankind.
"WATCH, for the Day of the LORD is coming when your possessions will be plundered right in front of you! On that Day I will gather ALL THE NATIONS to fight against Jerusalem... Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He has fought in times past. On that Day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives..." (Zech.14:1-3 NLT)
"AND THE LORD WILL BE KING OVER ALL THE EARTH. On that Day there will be One LORD - His name alone will be worshiped." (verse 9)
Obviously, this hasn't happened, yet. And, of course, the world discounts that it ever will. But, there is the "prophecy" from Jesus Christ, the Old Testament WORD and "LORD your God" of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob [Israel]... that "indirectly" reveals the formation of the modern state of Israel.
For, Jerusalem is certainly a "heavy stone" that's too much for the nations to lift... a continuous problem that's too much for them to solve; thanks to the three false world religions vying for their claim to her: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- along with the globally cumbersome existence of the "Jewish State of Israel."
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Was Jesus born on earth?
Yes, in the city of Bethlehem in the country of Israel
Which foreign power controlled the country Jesus grew up in?
The Biblical land of Canaan, also called Israel was controlled by the Romans in the time of Jesus. They called it the province of Judea.
What country or countries did the Disciples of Christ originate from?
The United States No, the disciples of christ were under the rule of the Roman empire at the time of christ and his disciples, but most of them would have been from the modern day israel/palestine area, or other areas of the middle east. This does suggest that Jesus and many of disciples were Arabs.
Why is the Middle East considered the birthplace of Judaism Christianity and Islam?
All of ancient Israel's history, the history that Jews celebrate as the history of God's people, happened in the same place that Jesus lived and died. This place is modern-day Israel. Therefore, the region is seen as holy by both religions.
If romans killed jesus was he crucified in italy?
No. The Romans had conquered many other lands and governed them. Jesus was killed at a location known as Calvary, or the Place of the Skull, outside the walls of the city of Jerusalem in what is now the nation of Israel
In which modern day country was Jesus born?
Israel.
Why was Jesus of Nazareth identified with the God of Israel?
Jesus of Nazareth was the Son of Jehovah the God Israel. Furthermore, the birth of Jesus had been foretold by the old testament Prophet Isaiah; in the book of Isaiah 7:14. And in the new testament Matthew 1:18 23, it refers to this prophesy as it gives detail account of the birth of Jesus stating that The Holy Spirit of God was how Jesus was conceived.
What nation did Jesus came?
To clarify your answer, there was no nation created during the time of Jesus. Jesus was born in Bethlehem which is located in modern day Israel.
What was the name of the country that Jesus born in?
The present day country in which Jesus was is Palestine. Most people assume that it is in Israel but Bethlehem is the modern day West Bank in Palestine.
Which tree is very much like by jesus in the bible?
Jesus used the fig tree in parables, often when refering to modern day Israel
What was Jesus's region?
Jesus Christ's Region would be modern day Israel and Palistine, which he roamed and preached to other people mostly in that area.
What do Mormons believe about the Jews and israel?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Israel is the ancestral home of the Jewish people. Mormons believe that the creation of the political state of Israel and the returning of Jews to that nation, as well as the political and religious unrest that takes place there, are in fulfillment of Biblical prophesy and a sign of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ drawing nearer.
What is the area of land where Jesus lived?
Jesus lived throughout the region of Palestine. He specifically spent a lot of time in the region of the Galilee, which is in modern Israel.
Why did jesus go to narareth?
If you ask as a child then the answer is, Joseph was from Nazareth, and the prophesy was to be fulfilled. He was a Nazarene.
Was Jesus a Pakistani?
No, Jesus was a Jew who lived in Israel.
Where was Jesus risen?
Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem, in Israel.
Where is the Homeland of Jesus?
Heaven His earthly home was Nazerth hence the term Jesus of Nazerth
