Has God Forgotten His Covenant with the Jews?

Direct Answer

No — God has not forgotten His covenant with the Jewish people.

Because God's covenants originate with Him, they can never be broken or forgotten. Though Israel has been set aside and spiritually blinded for a time, God still regards them as His covenant people. He will fulfill every covenant promise He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Key Scriptures

Genesis 12:3 — This is the Abrahamic covenant promise quoted in the teaching, showing that God's covenant program includes blessing for all the earth through Abraham's descendants.

2 Samuel 7:15 — God's promise that His mercy will not depart from the covenant line confirms that He has not abandoned His covenant relationship with Israel.

Jeremiah 31:31 — Jeremiah 31 is the final covenant chapter that Les Feldick points to as still future for Israel, proving God is not finished with them.

What Does the Bible Say?

Scripture records that God entered into covenant with Abraham and promised that through him all the earth would be blessed: "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" (Genesis 12:3). God also spoke through Jeremiah of a coming new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah (Jeremiah 31:31). The Bible further declares that God's mercy would not depart from the covenant line: "But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee" (2 Samuel 7:15). These passages show that God's covenant promises to Israel remain intact and still await fulfillment.

What Does Les Feldick Teach About God's Covenant with the Jews?

Les Feldick answers plainly that God has not forgotten His covenant with the Jews. He teaches that although these covenants may look broken or forgotten, because they come from God they will never be broken and never be forgotten — God will bring every covenant to fruition (Clip 1). He also stresses that Israel rejected and crucified their Messiah, but God did not turn His back on them forever; He set them aside and blinded them for a season while still keeping them in His program (Clip 2).

What happened to Israel when they rejected their Messiah?

Les Feldick says Israel rejected Christ and crucified their Messiah, but God did not turn His back on them forever. Instead, God set them aside and blinded them as a nation while still keeping them in His program. They are still God's covenant people, and God is not through with them; He will pick up where He left off and finish the covenant promises.

Will God finish the Abrahamic covenant?

Yes. Les teaches that the Abrahamic covenant is still going to be fulfilled. Because the covenant came from God, it cannot be broken or forgotten. God will come back and complete what He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, even though Israel rejected their Messiah at His first coming.

Are today's Jews still God's covenant people?

Les says the present-day Jew is still the offspring of Abraham, and the little nation of Israel is still God's covenant people. Even though they are presently in unbelief and under the God of this world like every other nation, God still has His eye on them. The world may see no connection between the Jew and the Bible, but they are in every way connected to this book.

Does God's focus on Israel mean He has forgotten the rest of the world?

No. Les includes the all-encompassing part of the Abrahamic covenant: "in thee shall all the earth be blessed." He emphasizes that when he teaches Israel's unique covenant role, he is not saying God has forgotten the non-Israelite. The covenant with Israel will ultimately be the channel through which the whole earth is blessed.

From the Teaching

Jehovah's Covenant Names for Israel

Les lists names of Jehovah such as Jehovah-Repha, Jehovah-Nissi, and Jehovah-Sidkenu to show that God's very titles are intrinsic with His dealings with Israel, demonstrating He has not abandoned them.

Covenants from God Are Never Forgotten

Les directly asks 'Has God forgotten them?' and answers 'Not at all,' teaching that covenants which God made will never be broken or forgotten.

Set Aside, Not Cast Off

Israel's rejection of their Messiah caused God to set them aside and blind them, but Les insists God will come back and finish the Abrahamic covenant.

Don't Say God Is Through with the Jew

Les warns never to subscribe to the idea that God is through with the Jew; Israel will still enjoy all the covenant promises and a glorious earthly kingdom.

The Covenant Blesses All Earth

Les highlights the covenant promise that in Abraham all the earth would be blessed, showing God's covenant with Israel does not mean He has forgotten the rest of humanity.

Israel Is Still Connected to This Book

Despite the world's unbelief, Les says the little nation of Israel is still God's covenant people and is in every way connected to the Bible.

God's Covenant with Abraham Stands

Even if the Jew misbehaves or others deny it, God will maintain the covenant He made with Abraham in 2000 B.C., and present-day Jews are still Abraham's offspring.

Mercy for Israel's Future

Israel is set aside and spiritually blinded for now, but God is not through with them; He will pick up where He left off, and the Jeremiah 31 covenant is still future for them.

Bible Verses

Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

This is the core Abrahamic covenant promise that God will not forget, and it is the basis for Les Feldick's teaching that God will finish what He started.

2 Samuel 7:15: But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

Les uses this mercy promise to show that God has not permanently abandoned His covenant people, Israel.

Jeremiah 31:31: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Les points to Jeremiah 31 as the final covenant that God will make with Israel, proving God is still planning to fulfill His promises to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has God forgotten the Jews because they rejected their Messiah?

No. Les Feldick teaches that Israel was set aside and spiritually blinded after rejecting Christ, but God has not taken them out of His program. He will return to them and finish the Abrahamic covenant.

Will the Abrahamic covenant be fulfilled in the future?

Yes. Since a covenant from God can never be broken or forgotten, it will always come to fruition. Les says God will come back and finish all the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Are Jews today still God's covenant people?

Yes. Even though they are presently in unbelief and under the God of this world, Les says they are still God's covenant people. God still has His eye on them and will yet fulfill all the covenant promises.

Does God's covenant with Israel mean He has forgotten the rest of the world?

No. Les emphasizes the promise that in Abraham all the earth would be blessed. God's covenant with Israel is the channel through which He will deal with and bless the non-Israelite world as well.

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