From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures record the past and future history of the world primarily as it relates to the nation of Israel. Of course, in the Old Testament, Israel is exclusively at the focus of events. However, in the New Testament, a new concept is introduced – a church comprising not only Jews but Gentiles as well.

But, even in the New Testament, it is Israel that occupies center stage, for the promises that we, as believers, cherish, were given originally to, and belong to, the Jews.