Biblical Answer

Does the Bible teach Christians to support the modern state of Israel?

The Bible does not teach Christians to support the modern state of Israel. The Bible's promises of prosperity to Israel were spoken to the nation Israel and were not repeated in the New Testament to either Christian individuals or the Christian people. The New Testament directs our attention to Jesus Christ and the church, rather than the nation of Israel. The expectation of Israel is to be fulfilled in Jesus Christ, not in the modern state of Israel.

What does the Bible say about Israel's future?

The Bible says that there is a future for national Israel. They are still the special people of God. However, this does not mean that Christians are expected to support the modern state of Israel. The Bible teaches that God's promise to Israel is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, and that the church is the new people of God. The Bible does not teach that Christians should exercise political power over the state of Israel or that they should follow the civil laws of the Old Testament.

What does this mean for Christians today?

This means that Christians today should not expect to find a direct connection between their faith and support for the modern state of Israel. Instead, Christians should focus on their relationship with Jesus Christ and their role as members of the church. The Bible teaches that God's promise to Israel is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, and that the church is the new people of God. Christians should pray for the peace, security, and prosperity of the whole world, including Israel, but they should not expect to find a direct connection between their faith and support for the modern state of Israel. The Bible teaches that Christians should focus on living out their faith in their daily lives, rather than trying to exercise political power over the state of Israel. Christians should focus on their relationship with Jesus Christ and their role as members of the church, rather than trying to support the modern state of Israel.