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For decades, many Christians have been taught a simple prophetic narrative:
God scattered the Jews. God regathered them. The modern State of Israel fulfilled prophecy in 1948.
It’s preached confidently.
It’s repeated often.
But when you slow down and actually read Scripture, the claim begins to unravel.
In my latest article, Modern Israel And The Prophecy Problem: What 1948 Didn’t Fulfill, I examine the passages most commonly cited to support this belief—especially Ezekiel 37—and ask whether the Bible truly teaches what many sermons claim.
Some key points raised in the article:
- Ezekiel 37 describes Christ’s Kingdom, not a modern nation-state
- The two sticks (House of Israel and House of Judah) have not yet been reunited
- King David is said to rule over them—something that clearly has not happened
- God’s sanctuary and tabernacle are described as dwelling among His people forever
- These events are tied to Christ’s return, not 20th-century political developments
This matters because when prophecy is misread, faith slowly shifts away from Christ and toward political loyalty, nationalism, and headline-driven theology.
This discussion is not about:
- Hating Israel
- Promoting replacement theology
- Ignoring God’s promises
It is about:
- Letting Scripture define prophecy, not tradition
- Separating Biblical fulfillment from political events
- Testing what we’ve been taught instead of repeating it
Read the full article before commenting:
Modern Israel And The Prophecy Problem: What 1948 Didn’t Fulfill
Start here:
Was there a specific verse or phrase in this study that stood out to you?
(You can simply name the passage or quote a line.)
Discussion questions:
- Which passages most influenced your view of modern Israel and prophecy?
- Have you ever been taught to equate political events with prophetic fulfillment?
- After reading Ezekiel 37 carefully, does the timeline still point to 1948—or to Christ’s return?