Which nation did God primarily deal with from Abraham to Christ?
From Abraham until Christ's first advent, a period of about 2,000 years, God dealt primarily with the nation of Israel, His favored nation, though there were some exceptions. Even after the crucifixion, Peter addressed the children of Israel, pleading with them to recognize their Messiah.
Les teaches that from Abraham until Christ’s first advent was another 2,000 years, round figures, where God dealt only with this favored nation, with some exceptions, but primarily with the nation of Israel. Even after the crucifixion, in the early chapters of Acts, Peter addresses the children of Israel, saying, “Ye men of Israel,” and pleads with them to respond to the fact that the one they crucified was their Messiah. But Israel would not believe it nationally—some did, but for the most part the nation rejected it. Les also notes that God has not turned His back on Israel forever; He disciplines them but does not destroy the nation.