Yes, the land of Israel has undergone a dramatic transformation from a desolate no-man's-land to a thriving, productive nation.
Les Feldick describes how Israel was once a no-man's-land with nothing there, but now it is vibrant and producing in agriculture, technology, and more. He attributes this change to God's hand, as seen in the revival of the land and the Hebrew language, paralleling biblical prophecies.
Ezekiel 36:34-35 — This verse speaks of the desolate land becoming like the garden of Eden, directly reflecting Israel's change.
The Bible prophesies the restoration of Israel's land. In Ezekiel 36:34-35, God says, "And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all that passed by. And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden..." This promise depicts a transformation from waste to fruitfulness. Additionally, Ezekiel 37 describes the dry bones coming to life, symbolizing national revival, which Les relates to the land's restoration.
Les Feldick explains that over the past 30-50 years, Israel has changed from a no-man's-land to a vibrant country. He recalls a World War II veteran who described Palestine as empty, but now Israel produces in agriculture, technology, and medicine. He notes that the Hebrew language, once dead, has been revived, and the land has blossomed since 1948. He emphasizes that despite their achievements, many Israelis do not give God credit, but God will one day reveal His hand.
Les Feldick shares that during World War II, a soldier described Palestine as a no-man's land with nothing there, making it hard to understand why anyone would want it (Clip 1). He notes it was desolate for years until 1948 (Clip 3).
Israel is now vibrant and producing, with advances in agriculture, technology, and medicine (Clip 1). They are building highways, apartment buildings, and freeways, resembling America (Clip 3, 7). Agriculture has increased tremendously, with dairy and fruit farms (from summary).
The kibbutz people, farming communities, were the mainstay of the ragtag army that defeated the Arabs in 1948. They expanded from farming to manufacturing and tourism (Clip 4).
Les sees this transformation as a fulfillment of Ezekiel's prophecy about the land being restored (Clip 7). He parallels the revival of Hebrew to the dry bones coming to life (Clip 2, 5). He notes that despite their success, many do not give God credit, but God will one day reveal His work (Clip 6, 7).
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Israel's Transformation from No-Man's-Land
Les shares a WWII veteran's description of Palestine as a no-man's land, contrasting it with today's vibrant, productive Israel.
Revival of Hebrew Language
Les explains that Hebrew was dead but was revived as part of the Zionist movement, now seen on signs across Israel.
Blossoming Since 1948
Les points to Israel's blossoming since 1948, with highways and buildings, fulfilling Ezekiel's picture of desolate places now inhabited.
Kibbutz Origins
Les describes how kibbutz farming communities expanded into manufacturing and tourism, contributing to Israel's growth.
1948 War and Dry Bones
Les connects the 1948 war and nation's establishment to the shaking of dry bones in Ezekiel, noting they lack spiritual breath.
Israel's Self-Reliance
Les recounts an Israeli's claim that God had nothing to do with their success, contrasting human pride with God's work.
God's Work Despite Unbelief
Les highlights Israel's amazing agricultural and building achievements, yet notes they don't give God credit, but one day they will.
Ezekiel 36:34-35: And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all that passed by. And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities are become fenced, and are inhabited.
This verse directly prophesies the transformation of Israel's desolate land into a fruitful garden, which Les sees fulfilled today.
Ezekiel 37:8: And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them: but there was no breath in them.
Les uses this verse to show that Israel's physical restoration is complete, but spiritual breath is still lacking.
Les describes it as a no-man's land with nothing there, as recounted by a World War II veteran. It was desolate and sparsely inhabited.
Yes, Les sees Israel's transformation as God's work, fulfilling prophecy, even though many Israelis attribute it to their own efforts.
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