Les Feldick Bible Study

Is Israel alone guilty of killing Christ?

No. Scripture shows that Israel did not act alone. The religious leaders of Israel and Rome consorted together, with Rome carrying out the crucifixion. Jew and Gentile together crucified Him, as Psalm 2 foretold. God was not surprised; it all unfolded within His foreknowledge.

Les teaches that Israel cannot be called the Christ killers alone because the religious leaders of Israel and Rome consorted together. Israel asked for and demanded His death, but Rome carried it out. Psalm 2 predicted that the rulers of Israel and the kings of this earth would consort together and put the Messiah to death. Jew and Gentile together consorted and crucified Him. God was not caught by surprise; it was all in His foreknowledge. Jesus told the Twelve detail by detail that He would be scourged, beaten, put to death, and raised on the third day, and He knew it from eternity past.

Romans 11:2

God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,