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of the Church worldwide. Many unbelieving Jews in Israel who
have heard the message will then realize that the Rapture has
occurred, and will become believers, the 144,000 witnesses during
the Tribulation.

Life from the Dead for Church

The Church Age began with a generation of the Israeli
Church in existence. Is it possible that the Church Age will come
to a close with a generation of the Israeli Church back in the
Land? It would certainly provide a certain amount of con­
sistency and balance to the events of the Church Age, and would
make understandable how the 144,000 could be prepared for the
Tribulation.

In Romans 11, the Apostle Paul argues that the stumbling of
Israel at the First Coming of Christ resulted in the blessing of
Gentiles as the Gospel was spread abroad throughout the world,
but that as Israel returns to the Lord, it will be like "life from the
dead." So whatever Israel does works for the good of the
Gentiles and the Church, but if Israel is obedient to the Lord, it
is even better.

Christians ought to view the restoration of the Israeli Church
with great excitement. It could well mean "life from the dead"
for the body of Christ. The Church could use a good "shot in the
arm" with its apostasy and apathy so evident today. Perhaps the
Lord will so use the Israeli Church in our time, as well as to
prepare the w ay for the coming prophetic events.

Ultimate Fulfillment - ALL ISRAEL SHALL BE SAVED

Whatever happens in Israel between now and the Rapture of
the Church, it is clear that God's ultimate plan is to restore Israel
to Himself. The "dry bones" of Ezekiel's prophecy are coming
together, as the Jewish people return to the Land. When Christ
returns, he will defeat Israel's enemies, and "all Israel shall be
saved," as they look on Him whom they have pierced, and
receive Him.

This trip to Israel was one of our best, and we are glad we
could obtain this information and these interviews for you to