Cynthia Cummings-Walker, Lifeandbibleblog.com
Many Christians have been taught, and believed, for years that in Genesis 12:3 God was speaking to the nation of Israel. Not true. The nation of Israel was not in existence then. There were approximately 290 years between God giving this promise to Abram (renamed Abraham), to when God changed his grandson’s name from Jacob, to Israel.
God Was Speaking to Abram
“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:3 NIV
God chose Abram in Genesis 12:3 wherein He changed Abram’s name to Abraham. Within the Abrahamic Covenant, found in Genesis 17:5-8. God promised protection and blessing to the descendants of Jacob who would inherit the promised land.
The latter part of the verse “…all the people of the world will be blessed through you.”, is referring to Jesus Christ, the coming Messiah. Jews believe that Jesus was a blasphemer and imposter and they crucified Him. Israel awaits their Messiah. Question: “How can two walk together unless they agree?” (Amos 3:3)
Regardless of what the Bible teaches, those who use Genesis 12:3 to justify and support the State of Israel ‘s crimes is a blatant false doctrine. A person who disagrees with Israel’s actions does not prove that they are anti-semetic. It means that they are actually Bible believers.
God Disciplined His Chosen People
God never allowed His chosen people, the Jews, to do whatever they wanted to do in violation of the Law He gave them. All the Israelites, except Joshua and Caleb died in the wilderness. The Israelites were taken into captivity by the Babylonians. They were enslaved by the Egyptians. They lost many battles because they refused to obey God.
Because God did not support, defend, or permit rampant evil by His chosen people, the Jews, then why is America funding and supporting the genocide in Gaza, and other war crimes that are in violation of Scripture, and international law?
Why is the United States Backing Israel?
Since God did not give His chosen people a license to kill, steal and destroy, why is America funding and supporting it? Not just America, this activity is championed by so-called “Christian” pastors, leaders, teachers and biblically illiterate Christians.
This appears to be more political than biblical. God would not condone Israel’s military actions. This is not a war between Israel and the Palestinians. War is when two militaries are engaging in combat. There is no military in Gaza.
There is a lot of money flowing from the Jewish community who want Israel to take over the entire West Bank. Many Jewish legislators have duel citizenship (Israeli and American) who wield power in legislative and political positions. The Vote.
AIPAC is pouring multi millions of dollars into the pockets of political figures and legislators who are both Democrats and Republicans, Jews and Gentiles, as quid pro quo, to vote Israel’s interests.
I’m not certain as to what Zionist pastors and Christian ministry leaders receive for their services. It may be money, favors, recognition or something else.
Nonetheless, because of these gateways, Israel’s interests will always supersede those of hard working, taxpaying citizens of the United States. The emerging paradigm in America is Israel First.
This is why the United States gives Israel billions of dollars a year to fight unjust wars. Perhaps some of the money is going towards the free healthcare and education Israeli’s have. This is to the detriment of American citizens who go without adequate healthcare, housing, food, and education because of “budgetary restraints” we are told. Israel first. America last.
In conclusion
I believe that this current situation concerning Israel is all based on political decisions and false doctrine. It has nothing to do with Bible prophecy.
Your thoughts and comments are welcome.
May the Lord richly bless you as you seek His wisdom and guidance in a world of gaslighting and false doctrine being perpetuated.
