Is there any hope for the Jewish people in a world of latent as well as boldly open anti-Semitic hostility? How realistic are God’s promises not only for Israel— but the whole world of mankind? Can there be real hope for Israel to be a blessing? Zechariah, the Prophet, anticipates our concern, “And it will come about that just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you that you may become a blessing. Do not fear; let your hands be strong.” (Zechariah 8:13 NAS)