Will Israel choose to enter into the new covenant?
No. The New Covenant is not entered by Israel's decision or a national vote to follow God. God declares He will put His law in their inward parts and write it on their hearts. When Christ returns, the preserved remnant will see Him and believe instantly, making the covenant a reality.
Les explains that this is not going to be a choice of Israel. That company of Jews will not suddenly say, "Well, we've decided to follow God." Instead, when Christ returns and sets up His Kingdom, the remnant of Jews kept through the tribulation period will see Him coming in the clouds of glory. They will believe in a moment. The nation will be born in a moment, born spiritually in a day, and then the New Covenant will become a reality as God puts His Word and commandments in their heart. This connects with the remnant Paul deals with in Romans 9, 10, and 11, and with the passage in Isaiah 66.
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
What does God do for Israel when the New Covenant becomes a reality?
When the New Covenant becomes reality, God puts His law in Israel's inward parts and writes it on their hearts, so He will be their God and they shall be His people. This follows Christ's return and the remnant's national rebirth in a day; it is God's sovereign work, not Israel's choice.
When does the New Covenant of Jeremiah 31 become a reality?
The New Covenant becomes a reality when Christ returns and sets up His Kingdom. At that time, the remnant of Jews preserved through the tribulation will see Him coming in the clouds of glory, believe in a moment, and the nation will be born spiritually in a day. Then God will put His Word and commandments in their hearts.
More Questions
Will Israel enter the New Covenant by their own decision?
Israel's entrance into the New Covenant will not be a choice they make, because that company of Jews will not simply decide on their own to follow God.
Will Israel enter the New Covenant by deciding to follow God?
Israel will not enter the New Covenant by choosing to follow God, and the Jewish people will not suddenly decide to follow God.
What exactly is the New Covenant according to Jeremiah 31?
The New Covenant is defined by God putting His law in His people's inward parts and writing it on their hearts, so that He is their God and they are His people.