The Ark of the Covenant had been taken and lost in a war against the Philistines (1 Sam. 4:3-11). The Philistines took the Ark to several places in their country, and at each place there was trouble (1 Sam. 5:1-6).
Today “Zion” relates to all of Jerusalem and even all of Israel. The term “Zionism” describes a political and religious movement which believes that all of the land God promised to Abraham and his descendants through Isaac and Jacob will be occupied by the Jewish people.
Israel did not fully cleanse the land of the Jebusites. Today we are still fighting for total possession of Jerusalem.
In comparison to other hills in Israel, Zion isn’t that impressive. What makes it the most famous and most fought over hill in the world is God’s choice. He chose to put His name on Zion.
God is sovereign and as Creator He has the right and privilege of choice. He chose to bless Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3). He chose Abraham’s descendants through Isaac and Jacob to be His witness to the world (Isaiah 43:8-12)
This Psalm is part of the Passover celebration. It could have been the last song the disciples sang as they walk with Yeshua to the Garden of Gethsemane. Imagine how Yeshua might have felt knowing He, the ultimate Suffering Servant of His Father was about to give His life for Israel, God’s earthly suffering servant, and for the world.
Zechariah: 8:14-19 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Just as I had determined to bring disaster on you and showed no pity when your ancestors angered me,”
There can be no doubt that God is talking about Israel, His first born son.
God’s unique relationship with Israel does not lessen His love for the Gentiles who have been redeemed by grace through faith in Yeshua. Rather than feeling rejected or inferior, the Gentiles should rejoice in the mercy of God who made them partakers in the Spiritual blessings of Israel. Furthermore, God has given the Gentiles specific privileges and responsibilities in His kingdom.
God pleads with Israel through the prophet Isaiah as recorded in the entire chapter Isaiah 43.
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