But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of. For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. Acts 28: 19-20
And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: nto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, King Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. Acts 26:6-7
What is the “hope of Israel” that Paul hints at that is the reason is in chains? To understand this we need to go to Ezekiel 37: 2, 11:
And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry. Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts.
We see a valley of scattered, dead, dry bones. These bones are the “whole house of Israel”, all 12 tribes. Why is their hope lost? Because they have been “cut off” from the God of Israel and from each other.
Yet, Yahweh is going to do a miracle and resurrect these bones from the dead. What is the hope of Israel? That Northern kingdom and Southern kingdom would reunite once again, that the Davidic kingdom is restored and that Yeshua rules and reigns over them all.
THIS is why Paul was in chains. THIS is why the Jews wanted to kill him. Paul followed Yeshua and he followed Yeshua’s Torah.
For more Eddie Chumney teachings and beautiful worship music, visit us at our internet streaming radio station; http://hebrootsradio.com. Visit our home page at http://hebroots.com
Are you being blessed by these teachings? Please consider making a donation at http://hebroots.com and click the donate button. Thank you for listening!