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ISRAEL | THE CHURCH
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Israel, 4/5 of the Bible | Church, 1/5 of the Bible
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Earthly covenant promises | Heavenly promises in the gospel
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Seed of Abraham: physical seed,
some become
a spiritual seed | Spiritual seed
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Physical birth, produces a relationship | Spiritual birth that brings about a
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| spiritual relationship
Headship: Abraham | Headship: Christ
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Covenants: Abrahamic covenant and related | Covenant: New covenant
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National Israel: one nation | Church: many nations-individuals
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Divine dealing: Israel, national and individual | Divine dealing: Individual only
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Dispensations: Israel from Abraham and on | Dispensation: present age only
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Ministry: nations come to Israel | Ministry: church goes to the nations
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Death of Christ: His saving work
goes back to
those in the OT | Death of Christ: His saving work
goes forward to the church
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God a particular Father
to the nation
individuals | God a particular Father to
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Christ: Israel's Messiah, King, and Savior | Christ: Head of, and Savior
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Holy Spirit: came on some temporarily | Holy Spirit: permanently indwells
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Mosaic Law system | Grace system
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Generally, dealt with Israel as a nation | Generally, deals with the church
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| through individuals
Farewell discourse: Olivet Discourse | Farewell discourse: Upper Room
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Messiah to return to reign | Church to be raptured to glory
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Position: Israel a servant | Position: Church family members
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Israel: Christ's kingdom subjects | Church: Christ's co-reigners
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Tribal priesthood (Levi) | Each member a priest
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Israel: an unfaithful wife to be restored | Church: the bride of Christ
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Israel: to be judged and restored | Church: delivered from judgment
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To be a restored kingdom | To be a blessed bride
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