Israel Is the Apple Of God’s Eye.

Woe to those who are against Israel!
God said that He will bless those who bless Israel, and He will dishonor those and curse those who are against Israel. Genesis 12 verse 3. God said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” God’s word says, “The Lord will judge.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10, verses 30 and 31.

The phrase “apple of God’s eye” refers to Israel and God. The phrase is used metaphorically to express the deep, protective love and care that God has for Israel. It is rooted in the biblical account of God’s providential care for the Jewish people. The phrase “He kept him as the apple of His eye” (Deuteronomy 32:10) is used to describe God’s protective and watchful care over Israel, likening Israel to the pupil of God’s eye, which is extremely sensitive and delicate. This metaphor emphasizes God’s awareness of all harmful actions against Israel and His commitment to protect and preserve the nation.
God promises to bless those who bless, and show kindness to Israel.God also promises to curse those who curse or treat Israel and his descendants with contempt. This promise to Abraham extends to the nation of Israel.This verse establishes that God will bless or curse others based on how they treat Abraham’s lineage, the people of Israel. So in essence, this verse conveys God’s commitment to favor those who bless and support the nation of Israel and to oppose and bring judgment on those who dishonor or mistreat them. It also underscores God’s enduring covenant with the descendants of Abraham.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Psalms 122, verse 6.

NT Paul

The concept that Gentiles ( not Jews) were brought to Jesus because the Jews rejected Him refers to the idea that the rejection of Jesus by the majority of Jews led to the spread of salvation to the Gentiles (other than Jews). This is based on the teachings of the Apostle Paul, particularly in Romans 11, where he discusses the role of the Jews’ rejection in God’s plan for salvation.

Paul explains that the rejection of Jesus by the Jews was not a complete abandonment by God but rather a part of God’s plan to extend salvation to all people, not just the Jews. This is seen in Romans 11:11, where Paul states that through their fall, salvation has come to the Gentiles,
The idea is that the Jews’ rejection of Jesus led to His crucifixion, which was necessary for the salvation of all humanity. Jesus’ death and resurrection are central to Christian belief in salvation from sin. Therefore, if the Jews had not rejected Jesus, the crucifixion might not have occurred, and the path to salvation for both Jews and Gentiles could have been different.
Additionally, Paul discusses a “partial hardening” that has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in (Romans 11:25). This suggests that God’s plan includes a future time when more Jews will come to faith, but in the meantime, the focus is on bringing Gentiles into the faith.
The concept of the “times of the Gentiles” (Luke 21:24) also supports the idea that there is a period in God’s plan where the Gentiles are the primary focus of evangelism and salvation, which aligns with the period after the Jews’ rejection of Jesus.
In summary, the rejection of Jesus by the Jews is seen as part of God’s plan to bring salvation to the Gentiles, leading to a broader inclusion of all people in God’s covenant. This does not mean that God has abandoned the Jews, but rather that their rejection has served a purpose in God’s larger plan for humanity’s salvation.