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John MacArthur: The church is NOT Israel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtue2oFiIMQ

1.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What does the Hebrew word for assembly mean?

2. God made unconditional promises to Abraham and to David. What does unconditional
mean?

3. What details about the church age was known by the Old Testament saints?

4. How is Israel and the church similar in purpose?

5. Can the promises that God made to Israel be transferred to the church? Why or why not?

6. Why does a theologian need to keep Israel separate from the church?

7-8. Zechariah 8 – 14 says all Israel will be saved. Has this occurred and if not, when will this occur?

9. What is the problem with Israel being called or labeled “New Israel?”

10. What is God’s plan for Israel in the future?

1.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

The church is a group of believers to be “called out” from the world to be unique. They are to
demonstate who God is to a lost world. In the same way, Israel was a “called out assembly” to
reveal God’s love and favor among the nations. In what ways are you “called out” personally?
What are you called out from and to that you demonstrate personally in your life?

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