Description
Print Length
30
Language
English
Publisher
Chicago Bible Students
The booklet opens by highlighting the extraordinary story of Israel — a small, frequently exiled nation that has survived centuries of persecution, dispersion, and war, only to reemerge in modern times as a sovereign state. The central theme asserts that Israel’s endurance and restoration are not merely historical accidents, but fulfillments of divine prophecy. From its destruction in 70 A.D. to its rebirth in 1948, the story of Israel is presented as one of miraculous survival, underpinned by God’s promises and unfolding plan.
God’s covenant with Abraham forms the foundational theme of the booklet. Over 3,500 years ago, Abraham was promised by God that his descendants would become a great nation and that through his seed, all the families of the earth would be blessed. This covenant was unconditional and eternal — a divine pledge that the Israelites would be God’s chosen people, possess the land of Canaan, and play a central role in the ultimate blessing of humanity. Though Israel repeatedly turned away from God, this promise has never been revoked. The authors underscore that God’s faithfulness to this covenant is demonstrated by the survival and revival of Israel against overwhelming odds.
The booklet explains that due to disobedience, Israel was repeatedly judged and scattered among the nations, fulfilling various prophetic warnings. This dispersion began after the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 A.D., when millions of Jews were killed, enslaved, or exiled. Over the next 2,000 years, Jews became wanderers across the globe, often persecuted and denied citizenship. Despite this, they maintained a distinct identity — preserving their religion, language, and traditions — which the booklet points to as further evidence of divine preservation. Their continued survival as a distinct people while in exile is interpreted as a miracle of historical and prophetic proportions.
The 20th century brought the horrors of the Holocaust, in which six million Jews were murdered — an atrocity described as both a tragedy and a catalyst for the eventual establishment of the modern state of Israel. The trauma of the Holocaust awakened international sympathy and led to the fulfillment of long-awaited prophetic expectations: in 1948, Israel was reborn as a sovereign nation. The booklet emphasizes the incredible nature of this event — how a people, scattered for millennia, were restored to their ancestral homeland and reestablished a nation with its original language, culture, and religion intact. This, the authors argue, was not the work of political maneuvering alone, but a clear fulfillment of prophecies like those in Ezekiel 36–37, where God promises to gather His people from the nations and breathe life into the “dry bones” of Israel.
Following its rebirth, Israel faced immediate hostility and repeated military invasions. The booklet chronicles wars such as the War of Independence (1948), the Six-Day War (1967), and the Yom Kippur War (1973), emphasizing how Israel’s survival in each instance defied military logic. The authors assert that these military victories — often by vastly outnumbered and outgunned Israeli forces — were miracles that demonstrated divine protection. They highlight Israel’s ability to not only survive but thrive in a hostile region as further confirmation of its prophetic destiny. The return to Jerusalem in 1967 during the Six-Day War is especially noted as a milestone, fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy that “Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled” (Luke 21:24).
The heart of the booklet ties Israel’s modern history directly to Old Testament prophecies. Scriptures from Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Amos are cited as clear predictions of Israel’s regathering and restoration. Ezekiel 37, for example, portrays a valley of dry bones coming to life — interpreted as symbolic of Israel’s resurrection as a nation. Jeremiah 31 affirms that God would never forget His covenant with Israel, promising their eventual return and spiritual renewal. The booklet argues that these are not vague metaphors but specific and literal fulfillments of God’s Word. The return of Jews from over 100 nations to the land of Israel is portrayed as living prophecy — a sign that we are in the latter days, approaching the full establishment of God’s kingdom on earth.
While the booklet celebrates Israel’s restoration, it emphasizes that the modern state of Israel is only a partial fulfillment of prophecy. The full spiritual awakening of Israel is still future. Romans 11 is used to explain that Israel, though presently in partial unbelief, will one day recognize Christ as Messiah and become the channel of blessing to all nations. The Apostle Paul refers to Israel’s rejection as temporary and declares that “all Israel shall be saved.” Israel will not only be restored nationally, but will play a central role in God’s Kingdom on earth, bringing truth, justice, and healing to the world. This coming role is depicted as a key component of the “times of restitution” promised in Acts 3:20–21, when God’s plan for global blessing is fully realized.
The booklet concludes by affirming that Israel’s history — its preservation, restoration, and future — is irrefutable evidence of God’s hand in human affairs. It is a testament to the faithfulness of divine prophecy and a beacon pointing to the soon-coming Kingdom of God. Rather than being a relic of ancient religion, Israel is described as the “miracle nation” whose story is still being written. Its continued existence is a living prophecy and a powerful sign that God's plan for the blessing of all nations through Abraham’s seed is actively unfolding.
