- Foreword

This material is a brief introduction to what the Bible teaches about Israel and the Jewish people. Throughout almost all of church history, the continued role of Israel in God’s plan of salvation has been misunderstood and at times completely dismissed through what is often called replacement theology. It is as if a veil of confusion has covered the church up to the present day, resulting in a lack of understanding of God’s Word in this area. This has led to many denominations today having no theology or teaching about what the Bible says regarding this people.

The purpose  is to help you understand Israel from the perspective of God’s Word. It is written simply and concisely, supported by relevant biblical references. This way, you will quickly become familiar with the Bible’s teachings about Israel—both in the Old and New Testaments.

I am excited to take you on this journey through the eight main chapters. Each chapter contains an important truth that, together, will help us understand how the Bible presents Israel’s role in the history of salvation.

The chapters are followed by questions for reflection and discussion. If you take the time to reflect on them and use these questions in conversations about the topic, you will gain the maximum benefit from the book.

My prayer is that Psalm 119:130 will become a reality through this material:

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.”

Happy reading!

Dag Øyvind Juliussen,
Director of ICEJ, Norway
November 2024