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To: Danie_2023

Biblical or not. Middle East or not. The US still needs to be discerning about how it involves itself around the world. Claiming to just pour money and weapons over Israel and calling it the “Lord’s work” is not Biblical. It might even be cursing the region instead of blessing it.

God doesn’t need human interference in helping usher His prophecies along. His promises stand regardless of how you interpret them. Jesus’ only command to His followers is to spread the Gospel to all nations. To seek peace and pursue it.


26 posted on 11/09/2025 10:32:19 AM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Did God abandon Israel?

God “divorced” Israel because of their spiritual adultery and persistent idolatry, a metaphor for breaking their covenant with him. The prophetic image of divorce illustrates the judgment and punishment, such as the Assyrian exile, that resulted from their unfaithfulness, which is described in the book of Jeremiah 3:8.

Spiritual unfaithfulness: The primary reason was Israel’s worship of other gods, which the Bible likens to cheating on a spouse.

Broken covenant: By turning to idols made of “stone and wood,” Israel broke the covenant they had made with God, leading to a rupture of their relationship.

Symbolic divorce: In this metaphor, the “divorce” signifies the severing of the relationship and the consequences that followed. It was a way to illustrate the seriousness of their sin and the holiness of God.

A warning to Judah: The passage in Jeremiah also serves as a warning to the southern kingdom of Judah, showing them the fate of their “unfaithful sister” Israel and urging them to return to God.

Israel often proved to be an unfaithful spouse, committing spiritual adultery by worshiping false gods. Why did God give Israel a certificate of divorce in Jeremiah 3:8?

God issued Israel a “certificate of divorce” to formalize the covenant rupture provoked by entrenched idolatry. King James Version (KJV) states that God gave Israel a “bill of divorce” in Jeremiah 3:8.

What was the promise of God for Israel?

God’s promises to Israel include the covenant to make them a great nation, bless them, and give them an everlasting possession of the land of Canaan. These promises are rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant and involve divine protection, redemption, and the ultimate restoration of the people. Throughout scripture, God also promises to be their God, to bring them through hardship, and to gather them from exile to their homeland.

Core promises to Israel
Abrahamic Covenant: God promised Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation and be a blessing to all peoples on earth. This covenant included a specific, lasting promise of land.

Land and Security: God promised to give Israel the land of Canaan, from the Nile to the Euphrates River, and to plant them there so they would “be disturbed no more”. This includes a guarantee that they will not be uprooted from the land He has given them, says the YouTube video.

Protection and Redemption: The promises include God’s active intervention on their behalf, such as fighting for them and rescuing them from their enemies, according to the Church of the Great God. He promised to bring them out from under the burdens of their oppressors and to redeem them.

Restoration and Joy: Despite periods of exile and hardship, God promised to bring the people back to the land, restore them, and turn their sorrow into joy. This includes gathering them from all corners of the earth.

Everlasting Covenant: The promises are described as unbreakable, with God’s gifts and calling being irrevocable, notes this YouTube video. God’s faithfulness is a central theme, promising to be their God and to fulfill His word.

God’s Land Promise to Israel - The King’s Collective
In regard to the Mosaic Covenant, after Israel’s informal initial acceptance of the covenant with the Lord in Exodus 19:4–8.


31 posted on 11/09/2025 10:41:53 AM PST by Liz ("Socialism is a wonderful idea. It's just that in practice it's been disastrous." —Thomas Sowell.)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Biblical or not. Middle East or not. The US still needs to be discerning about how it involves itself around the world.

Which is Trump's perspective and that was why he wanted to end the war in Gaza.

It's not a popular issue in USA and Trump didn't want us to be in the middle of the mess.

Now it's up to the other Muslim nations to resolve whatever it is that they want to do in Gaza.

47 posted on 11/09/2025 11:28:36 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

“”Biblical or not. Middle East or not. The US still needs to be discerning about how it involves itself around the world. Claiming to just pour money and weapons over Israel and calling it the “Lord’s work” is not Biblical. It might even be cursing the region instead of blessing it.

God doesn’t need human interference in helping usher His prophecies along. His promises stand regardless of how you interpret them. Jesus’ only command to His followers is to spread the Gospel to all nations. To seek peace and pursue it.””

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Yeah, don’t worry. The anti-Israel folks will get their way on that bit (pour money and weapons over Israel), eventually. The Democrats will get back into power and that “giving money and aid to Israel” will, once again, come to a screeching halt.. probably for good. Nah, the US will turn against Israel in the end, right along with every other nation. So to all of those bashing Israel and Bibi, buck up, butter cup. It will all go your way some day.

It’s sadly a sign of the times .... ie going ‘pro-Muslim’ (which equates to anti-Israel) and is glaringly apparent even now (See: NYC’s new mayor, for one example).

As far as “seeking peace”... that ain’t gonna happen. Not with the Muslims, the globalists and the ‘other’ anti-Christians running and ruining things around the globe, with the help of our wonderful Democrat Party cretins. If we’re enjoying any level of peace at all right now, enjoy it while you can. Just... sayin....


54 posted on 11/09/2025 12:05:44 PM PST by Danie_2023
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