From political circles to the average person on the street, and from those behind the pulpit to those within the pews, there is a great deal of misperception about Israel these days. This is particularly the case as threats against this tiny Mideast nation mount. Whenever God's Word fails to factor in to the discussion as it ought to, Israel becomes a target. This article is the first of a two-part article that lays out a proper Biblical view of Israel's existence today.