Will Jesus return to Israel even if Israel does not believe in Him?
Yes, He will return to the nation of Israel whether they believe it or not. His coming again is certain, and Scripture describes a future reunion when Israel recognizes their Messiah. Zechariah foretells mourning in Jerusalem when they look upon the One they pierced.
Les teaches that after Jesus went back to glory and sat down at the Father's right hand, He is coming again to the nation of Israel whether they believe it or not. There will be the same glorious emotional reunion when Israel recognizes their Messiah. Israel knows He is coming, but they struggle to see it as a second event, because they cannot recognize that He has been here before. Zechariah 12:10 speaks of the Spirit of grace and supplications, and they shall look upon Me whom they have pierced, a reference to the crucifixion. They shall mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son and firstborn. Zechariah 12:11-12 describes a great mourning in Jerusalem, every family apart. Les thinks this is not a mourning of grief but a tearful mourning of reunion that they have their Messiah. Zechariah 13:6 is also referenced.