Yes, the scattering of the Jews described in Deuteronomy 28 has been fulfilled — Israel has been dispersed among all nations.
Deuteronomy 28 warned Israel that disobedience would result in being plucked from the land and scattered among all people. Les Feldick points out that Israel has been scattered among all the nations of the world for over 2,000 years, especially since 70 A.D., and yet retains its identity as a people. This dispersion is the fulfillment of the very words Moses spoke before Israel entered Canaan.
Deuteronomy 28:64 — This verse is the core prophecy of scattering among all people, which Les says has been fulfilled.
Deuteronomy 30:3 — This verse shows the promised regathering after the scattering, which Les ties to Israel's future.
The Bible clearly states that God would scatter Israel if they became disobedient. In Deuteronomy 28:63-64: "And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought: and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess. And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other..." The passage describes the life of the scattered people: "And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind" (Deuteronomy 28:65). The Bible also reveals God's purposes. In Deuteronomy 30:1, Moses says Israel will call these things to mind among the nations. And in Deuteronomy 30:3, God promises: "That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee."
Les Feldick teaches that the scattering described in Deuteronomy 28 has been fulfilled literally. He sets the scene: Moses gave these warnings while Israel was still on the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan, before they entered Canaan (Clip 0). Les emphasizes that this was a prophecy — God knew the nation would be dispersed more than once, and even described Israel as the wandering Jew without a homeland (Clips 1 and 4). The curses in Deuteronomy 28 detailed the scattering and the unrest that would follow (Clip 2). Les then points to history: "they have been out there scattered in all the nations of the world, now for over 2,000 years" (Clip 3). He traces the scattering especially to 70 A.D., when Titus destroyed the temple and the Jews were dispersed (Clip 6). They were emptied out of the land and scattered into every nation (Clip 7). Yet, Les says, the Jew is still a Jew — a miracle that proves the Bible is supernatural (Clips 3 and 6).
The Bible connects the scattering to Israel's disobedience. Before Israel entered the Promised Land, Moses said that if they turned their back on Jehovah and became disobedient, God would rejoice to destroy them and pluck them from the land (Deuteronomy 28:63). Les emphasizes that these words were spoken while Israel was still on the plains of Moab, before they possessed Canaan (Clip 0).
Les points to 70 A.D. as the decisive moment: "From 70 A.D. when Titus destroyed the city and the temple, and the Jews were scattered throughout the then known world, and they've been scattering throughout the whole world ever since" (Clip 6). He also says plainly, "they have been out there scattered in all the nations of the world, now for over 2,000 years" (Clip 3).
Les calls the preserved identity of the Jewish people after centuries of dispersion one of the miracles of Scripture. A Jew is still a Jew, while the descendants of other nations have lost their identity over time. This, he says, is living proof that the Bible is the supernatural Word of God (Clips 3 and 6).
Scripture promises that after Israel has been dispersed among the nations, God will gather them again. Les quotes Deuteronomy 30:3 — "That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee" — and notes that God told this to the nation even though He knew they would become the wandering Jew (Clip 4).
The Warning Given Before Entering Canaan
Les reads Deuteronomy 28:63 to show Moses warning Israel on the plains of Moab that disobedience would mean being plucked from the land they were about to possess.
Prophecy of Dispersion Before It Happened
Les points to Deuteronomy 30:1 as a prophecy: God knew Israel would be driven among all nations before it ever occurred.
The Curses of Deuteronomy 28
Les highlights the detail of the curses, including being scattered, and points readers to Deuteronomy 28:65 for the description of no ease or rest.
Scattered Among All Nations for Over 2,000 Years
Les explicitly says Israel has been out in the nations for over 2,000 years, and yet still remains Jewish — a miracle.
The Wandering Jew and the Promise of Regathering
Les says God knew Israel would become the wandering Jew without a homeland, and quotes Deuteronomy 30:3 promising to gather them.
The Jews Have the Same Scripture
Les reminds us that Jewish people have the same Old Testament and can read these curses themselves.
Scattered Since 70 A.D.
Les explains that since Titus destroyed Jerusalem in 70 A.D., the Jews have been scattered throughout the world, and their continued existence proves the Bible's truth.
Emptied Out of the Land Into Every Nation
Les states that Israel was emptied out of the land and dispersed into every nation, with Jerusalem trodden down until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
Deuteronomy 28:63: And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought: and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess.
This verse is the warning that Israel would be removed from the Promised Land because of disobedience.
Deuteronomy 28:64: And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.
This is the central prophecy of the scattering of the Jews among all nations.
Deuteronomy 28:65: And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:
This verse describes the restless and fearful condition of Israel during the dispersion.
Deuteronomy 30:1: And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call them to mind among all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee,
This verse shows that even in dispersion, Israel would remember God's words.
Deuteronomy 30:3: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
This verse promises that God will regather Israel after the scattering.
Luke 21:24: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
This New Testament verse confirms the scattering and the prolonged subjection of Jerusalem.
Yes. Les Feldick teaches that Israel has been scattered among all the nations for over 2,000 years, with a major scattering taking place after Titus destroyed Jerusalem in 70 A.D. This matches the warning in Deuteronomy 28.
The nation turned away from Jehovah and became disobedient. Moses warned in Deuteronomy 28 that this would lead to being plucked from the land and scattered among all people.
The Bible says in Deuteronomy 30:3 that God will gather Israel from all the nations where He scattered them. Les teaches that this promise stands, even after centuries of dispersion.
Because the Jewish people were scattered among every nation yet have not lost their identity. Les says this is a miracle that demonstrates the Bible is the supernatural Word of God.
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