Lost tribes of Israel

timothyu said:

Providing they reunite as the 12 and live under the will of God as originally intended, yes. But the whole point of Jesus is that because of Him, the Father no longer needs a chosen people/nation among all the nations controlled by the elohim (as was their original purpose and intention). All people, in all nations, are now free to join the Kingdom of God in the place He set aside for Himself, His holy ground. Ultimately it is His Will that will be done, not ours.

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The idea of a future reunification is based on specific prophecies in the Bible. I see these prophecies as events in the future that will be fulfilled literally. The prophet Ezekiel describes how G-d will symbolically unite the tribes of Judah (the two southern tribes) and Ephraim/Joseph (the ten northern tribes) into a single ‘stick’ in order to be one people again (Ezek 37:15-28). Many other OT prophets, including Isaiah and Jeremiah, contain promises about the gathering of the scattered Israelites from all countries and their return to their land. In the NT, Jesus speaks of His disciples sitting on twelve thrones in the new world and judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Mt 19:28). When Jesus returns, He will spread His messianic kingdom of peace throughout the whole world. Then the nations will come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles together with Israel (Zec 14:16). Israel and the nations will praise the G-d of Israel together. What a prospect!

Benaiah468 said:

G-d has placed His people and His city at the centre of salvation history, and the congregation is called to be a witness, intercessor and watchman.

However, many churches claim that the topic of Israel is ‘political’ and therefore does not belong in worship services. This is not only a mistake, it is a dangerous spiritual blind spot. For if the church remains silent today, it leaves the interpretation of Israel to the secular media. Those who remain silent when the truth or Israel is attacked make themselves complicit.

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The biblical message is timeless: G-d completes what He has begun, So the wall was finished (Neh 6:15). At every stage of Israel's restoration, we encounter new challenges. Therefore, we are called to actively participate in G-d's plan through prayer, support and commitment. By working for the restoration of Israel today, we are shaping the future and preparing the way for His coming.

The Bible never separates faith and politics in the modern sense. G-d is Lord over all areas of life, including nations, governments and political developments. Therefore, it is unbiblical to say that Israel or political issues have no place in worship.

Here are key Bible passages that prove that G-d also works in governmental, national and political affairs, and that His people are called to pray, act and bear witness in these areas:

1 Jerusalem is G-d's concern and therefore ours too

For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation Ps 132:13

2 Jesus Himself spoke about political issues

Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto G-d the things that are G-d's. Mt 22:21

3 Christians should pray for those in authority even in worship

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all g-dliness and honesty. 1 Tim 2:1-2

4 Prophets constantly spoke to kings and politicians

And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. 2 Sam 12:7a

5 G-d Himself appoints and removes kings

And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: Dan 2:21a

6 G-d expects His people to stand up for their nation

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. Jer 29:7

7 G-d treats nations according to their treatment of Israel

And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Gen 12:3
I will also gather all nations,... and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, Joel 3:2

8 The nations belong to G-d

The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever Rev 11:15

9 The congregation should speak prophetically to the world

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Mt 5:14

10 G-d directs the history of the nations through Israel

he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel. Deu 32:8b

11 The Bible warns: Silence about Israel is unfaithfulness to G-d

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: Isa 62:6a

Silence about Israel is not neutrality, but disobedience! The Bible is not a politically neutral book, but the living testimony of G-d's actions in history, peoples and nations. G-d has placed His people and His city at the centre of salvation history, and the congregation is called to be a witness, intercessor and watchman.

Those who avoid mentioning Israel in worship because it is political misunderstand the Bible itself: it is the most political book in world history, full of kings, peoples, nations and G-d's intervention in their destinies.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your G-d. Isa 40:1

This is not a political statement. It is a divine commission to the congregation of Jesus.

Israel is not just a country on the map, but visible proof that G-d's Word is alive and true. G-d's heart beats for His people and His land, and so should the heart of every church and every Christian beat for G-d's people. Especially now, when lies and hatred are on the rise, we are called to be light and voice, the ‘salt of the earth,’ for ‘if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything’ Mt 5:13

While our intercession for Israel focuses on the extension of its sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, the issue of internal security affects the entire country. Security is of paramount importance, since ‘all Israel’ will be saved in G-d's land, and the Jews must be alive in order to be saved!

We praise You, Lord G-d, for revealing in Isaiah 60:21 that You have given Your land to Your people so that You may be glorified; therefore, hasten its fulfilment

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time. Isa 55:11 .60:22

King Jesus, lead Your body to stand up for Your will concerning Your land, that it may be done, since You have linked its destiny to the sanctification of Your name

The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their G-d? But our G-d is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. Ps 87:2 .115:1-3
For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Prov 3:12
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of G-d and our Father; 1 Thess 1:3

We are very grateful to You, Lord, that in Jeremiah 32:44 You describe the land into which You are replanting Israel (32:41) as encompassing the entire area from the [Jordan] to the [Mediterranean Sea]!

Thank you, Abba, that Bibi and other high-ranking government officials recently declared that no "Palestinian" state will be established on Your land; now hold them to that

The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine, for ye are strangers and sojourners with me. Lev 25:23
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Mt 5:37

G-d of the nations, remove all fear of man from the hearts of Israel's leaders that prevents them from extending Israel's sovereignty over all Your land

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? Ps 118:6
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Prov 29:25

Abba Father, increase the number of Israeli citizens living in Judea and Samaria

And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies. Ps 105:24

Lord, restrain the small number of extremists among them and prevent their unlawful actions from causing the entire settler movement to be viewed as anything other than courageous pioneers

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. Gal 5:9

Reduce the actions of the extremists and strengthen the response of the Israeli security forces to terrorists

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. Eccl 8:11

We thank You, Lord, that You have discredited the PA among both the "Palestinians" and many in the West, and we ask You to do the same with Hamas, whose popularity has grown since Oct 7.

Almighty G-d, guide Israel's efforts to prevent the PA from creating facts on Your land

And the Lord hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah. Num 21:3

We thank You, Lord of Hosts, for the massive anti-terror operation carried out jointly by various Israeli security services in Samaria last week, and for its apparent overwhelming success

Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us. Ps 44:5

Almighty Lord, free the IDF from all humanistic shackles and enable them to fight the terrorists throughout Your land in a biblical manner, leading them into battle

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet. For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me. They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the Lord, but he answered them not. Ps 18:36-41

We praise You that although terrorist attacks have increased, most of them have failed, and since Oct 7 there have been no successful kidnappings of Israelis or Jews inside or outside the country

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Ps 50:15 .121:4
Hear the word of the Lord, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock. Jer 31:10

Almighty G-d, expose and thwart all Israeli-Arab terrorist plans against Israel

The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Ps 34:16