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A 4-Day Bible Study

A 4-Day Bible Study

The question of Israel, turning to Yeshua before His Return was asked over the weekend which spurred me to do a study on the topic this week. As we study this together this week I encourage questions, thoughts and your understanding of the topic. At the end of these 4 days through this study it is my prayer that you May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God…

The daily study begins with questions and then a look at the scriptures

Day 4 — The Appearing King and the Nations’ Posture

  1. What does Matthew 24:29–31 say about the Son of Man’s appearing and the gathering of the elect?
  2. What does Zechariah 14:1–9 say about the Lord’s day and His reign?
  3. How does Romans 11:30–32 describe God’s purpose concerning Israel and the nations?
  4. What commands does Paul give Gentile believers in Romans 11:18–22?
  5. How do Psalm 122:6–9 and Romans 1:16 shape the believer’s prayer and gospel witness?

Place the witness about Israel alongside the passages describing the Son of Man’s appearing. Then take seriously the commands given to Gentile believers.

READ THE PASSAGES

Matthew 24:29–31; Zechariah 14:1–9; Revelation 1:7; Romans 11:30–36; Psalm 122:6–9

SCRIPTURAL WITNESSES

The Son of Man appears — Matthew 24:29–31; Revelation 1:7Jesus speaks of the Son of Man appearing and gathering His elect. Revelation says He comes with clouds and that “every eye will see Him,” including those who pierced Him.

The King over all the earth — Zechariah 14:1–9Zechariah describes the day of the Lord, the Lord’s intervention, and the declaration that the Lord will be King over all the earth.

Mercy to Israel and the nations — Romans 11:28–32Paul speaks of Israel in relation to the gospel and the fathers, says God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable, and describes God’s purpose as mercy to all.

The required posture — Romans 11:18–22; Psalm 122:6–9Paul commands Gentile believers not to boast and calls them to continue in God’s goodness. The psalm calls worshipers to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Torah principle

The King’s appearing is God’s work. The believer’s assignment is stated in Scripture: stand by faith, refuse boasting, continue in goodness, proclaim the gospel, and pray for Jerusalem’s peace.

Observe and discuss

• What events and responses appear in Matthew 24, Zechariah 14, and Revelation 1?• How does Romans 11:30–32 describe mercy?• What specific commands does Paul give Gentile believers in Romans 11:18–22?• What does Psalm 122 tell the worshiper to do?• How does the full four-day witness answer the study question? State the answer using only phrases supported by the passages.

Formation

Let biblical hope produce humility and faithful witness. Romans 1:16 calls the gospel the power of God for salvation “for everyone who believes,” “for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”

Charge

Pray for Jerusalem’s peace. Carry the gospel without partiality. Do not boast over the branches. Keep your confession fixed on Jesus the Messiah and King.

Prayer

King of all the earth, establish Your peace. Give us a faithful witness to the gospel, a humble posture before Your mercy, and hearts that pray for Jerusalem. Amen.

Day 3 — “All Israel Will Be Saved”

  1. What does Paul mean by a hardening “in part,” and what does he say it lasts “until” in Romans 11:25?
  2. What happens next in Paul’s account in Romans 11:26–27?
  3. What do the people in Zechariah 12:10–13:1 see and do?
  4. What does Jesus say Jerusalem will say before seeing Him again in Matthew 23:37–39?
  5. Which timing details do these passages state plainly, and which details do they leave unstated?

Romans 11 gives the central witness for the question of Israel’s future. Read Paul’s sequence carefully and identify the limits of what he says.

READ THE PASSAGES

Romans 11:11–29; Zechariah 12:10–13:1; Matthew 23:37–39

SCRIPTURAL WITNESSES

A partial hardening and a stated sequence — Romans 11:25–27Paul says a hardening has happened to Israel “in part” until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in; he then writes, “And so all Israel will be saved,” and cites the Deliverer who turns away ungodliness from Jacob.

The One who was pierced — Zechariah 12:10–13:1The Lord says the house of David and Jerusalem will look upon the One “whom they pierced” and mourn; the next chapter speaks of a fountain opened for sin and uncleanness.

Jerusalem’s words at the King’s coming — Matthew 23:37–39Jesus laments over Jerusalem and says they will not see Him until they say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!”

Torah principle

Paul names a mystery, not permission for Gentile pride. His argument keeps Israel, the nations, mercy, and the root of the covenant story in view.

Observe and discuss

• What does Paul mean by “in part” and “until” in Romans 11:25?• What does Paul say happens next in Romans 11:26–27?• What images connect Zechariah 12:10 and Romans 11:26–27?• What does Jesus say Jerusalem will say before seeing Him again?• What timing details does the passage state, and what does it leave unstated?

Formation

Hold the passages together without forcing more precision than they provide. Romans 11 states a sequence; it does not give a calendar date. The study question is answered by the text’s expectation of Israel’s salvation and its connection to the Deliverer.

Charge

Stand in awe of the mystery. Refuse boasting. Let Paul’s warning govern how you speak about Israel and the nations.

Prayer

Lord, make us attentive to the mystery Paul describes. Keep us from pride and from careless speech. Lead us to honor Your mercy toward Israel and toward the nations. Amen.

Day 2 — Israel’s Response and the Remnant

  1. According to John 1:11–13, how did people respond when the Word came to His own?
  2. What does Paul identify as his prayer and desire for Israel in Romans 10:1–4?
  3. How does Paul answer, “Has God cast away His people?” in Romans 11:1–10?
  4. What does Acts 2:22–41 record about Peter’s proclamation and the response in Jerusalem?
  5. What do these passages show about rejection, belief, and the remnant?

Scripture records both rejection and faith. It does not describe Israel as one uniform response.

READ THE PASSAGES

John 1:11–13; Romans 9:30–33; Romans 10:1–13; Romans 11:1–10; Acts 2:22–24, 36–41

SCRIPTURAL WITNESSES

The Messiah comes to His own — John 1:11–13John says that the Word came to His own, that His own did not receive Him, and that those who received Him were given the right to become children of God.

Paul’s grief and prayer — Romans 9:1–3; 10:1–4Paul expresses deep grief for his kinsmen and says his heart’s desire and prayer to God is for Israel’s salvation. He speaks of zeal, knowledge, and righteousness in relation to Christ.

A remnant by grace — Romans 11:1–10Paul asks whether God has cast away His people and answers, “Certainly not!” He points to himself and to a remnant according to grace.

The first apostolic proclamation — Acts 2:22–24, 36–41Peter addresses Israelites in Jerusalem, proclaims Jesus as Lord and Christ, and the account records that many received the word and were baptized.

Torah principle

The biblical witness holds together Israel’s corporate story and individual responses. Rejection is real in the text; so are Jewish believers, Paul’s prayer, and a remnant by grace.

Observe and discuss

• Who is speaking in each passage, and to whom?• What words describe rejection, faith, grief, prayer, and remnant?• How does Paul answer the question, “Has God cast away His people?”• What does Acts 2 record about the response of people in Jerusalem?

Formation

Do not turn passages about unbelief into a charge against every Jewish person. Follow Paul’s example in Romans 10:1: prayer for Israel’s salvation.

Charge

Reject contempt. Pray for salvation. Proclaim Jesus as the Messiah with the humility required of people who themselves stand by grace.

Prayer

Father, teach us to carry Paul’s grief and prayer without accusation. Open our mouths to proclaim Jesus faithfully, and keep us mindful that salvation is received by grace. Amen.

DAY 1- The Covenant and The Calling

  1. What does God promise Abraham and his descendants in Genesis 12:1–3 and 17:7–8?
  2. How does Exodus 19:3–6 describe Israel’s calling?
  3. Which privileges does Paul name for Israel in Romans 9:4–5?
  4. What does Paul say about God’s gifts and calling in Romans 11:28–29?
  5. What do these passages establish about Israel’s place in the covenant story? What do they leave unanswered about individual salvation?

READ THE PASSAGES

Genesis 12:1–3; Genesis 17:7–8; Jeremiah 31:35–37; Romans 9:1–5

SCRIPTURAL WITNESSES

The promise to Abraham — Genesis 12:1–3; 17:7–8God calls Abram, promises to make a great nation from him, and speaks of an enduring covenant with his descendants.

The covenant people — Exodus 19:3–6; Deuteronomy 7:6–9Israel is called a treasured people and a kingdom of priests; the passage grounds God’s choice in His love and oath to the fathers.

The gifts and calling — Romans 9:1–5; 11:28–29Paul names Israel’s adoption, glory, covenants, giving of the law, service, promises, and the Messiah’s human lineage. He writes that God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable.

Torah principle

God’s covenant speech gives Israel a place in the story of redemption. The later question of unbelief must be read alongside the earlier promises, not in isolation.