I pray for Israel but very confused over this country. I thought Israel was founded in 1967. Was their another country by the name of Israel that the Bible mentions? I am Catholic but don’t think we discuss Israel that much during Mass. Also I am confused that America is an ally with Israel when they don’t side with us on Gays in the Military. Israel is second to America with regards to military strenghth but they allow gays in the military. Sounds strange. Anyone who can provide insight over my ignorance over Israel would be incredibly appreciated.
The United Nations Recognized Israel as a state 14 May 1948.
Many other recognized ISRAEL at the same time.....
However
GOD HIMSELF FOUNDED ISRAEL THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO
Zechariah 12:3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.
Psalm 125:1-2 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever! As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever
Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee and curse him that curseth thee; and in thee shall all nations of the earth be blessed.
Ezekiel 11:17 Therefore say, Thus says the Lord GOD: I will gather you from the peoples, assemble you from the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.
Certain Bible Scholars believe that the Biblical “Last Days” Revolve around Israel....you have much to learn napscoordinator
Why is that important?
I believe that Jesus is coming back soon....and that the world will end as we know it....all because of Israel.
I would be VERY HAPPY to help you with this! (this is a brief and very paraphrased history)
Way Back in the Book of Genesis, Abraham was called out of Ur (near Baghdad) by God, to the land we now call Israel to start a new Family of people we NOW call the Jews.
Abraham's wife Sarah got tired of waiting to get pregnant, so SHE suggested that Abraham have sex with her servant Hagar, and Thus, the ARABS were started! (oopsie!)
Sarah finally DID have a son, Isaac who was the Son of the Promise, and Isaac's son Jacob was renamed ISRAEL by God Himself. Israel went on to have TWELVE Sons who were the founders of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
The Land upon which the modern State of Israel sits has been theirs since that time. However the STATE of ISRAEL which was temporarily discontinued by the Roman Empire in 70AD was Re-Instated by a decision of the United Nations in 1948.
The 1967 date that You remember was the Glorious re-Unification of Jerusalem. Israel was horribly attacked on all sides by its neighbors of disproportionate size, and yet still managed to win. The reunification of Jerusalem was the wonderful result.
Thank you so much for seeking information on this subject!
A lot of people don't know the whole story.
I have never heard about Israel's policy re: gays in the military, but I suppose they are just as interested in fighting for Israel's survival in the midst of 2.5 million hostile agressors as anyone else in that tiny sliver of land, LOL.
