Yes, the Palestinian covenant in Deuteronomy 30 is God's unbreakable promise to restore Israel to their land after dispersion.
In Deuteronomy 30, God foretells Israel's scattering among the nations and then promises that, after they return to Him, He will gather them back to their land. This covenant is part of the Abrahamic covenant, which guarantees the land of Canaan to Israel forever. Les Feldick emphasizes that no one can break this covenant, regardless of current world opinion.
Deuteronomy 30:1-3 — This passage directly defines the Palestinian covenant: after dispersion, God promises to gather Israel from all nations.
In Deuteronomy 30, God speaks of a time when Israel will experience both blessings and curses. When they are scattered among all nations, they will 'call them to mind' and return to the Lord with all their heart and soul. Then God promises: '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 covenant is rooted in the earlier promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, where God vowed to give the land of Canaan to their descendants (Genesis 26:3-4, 35:12).
Les Feldick explains that the Palestinian covenant is a distinct covenant God made with Israel in Deuteronomy 30, though it is closely tied to the Abrahamic covenant. He stresses that this covenant is unbreakable because God initiated it. Les points out that God knew Israel would be dispersed repeatedly, and this covenant guarantees their eventual regathering and possession of the land. He contrasts this with the large Arab population, asserting that world opinion and political efforts cannot alter God's promise.
The Palestinian covenant is essentially an extension of the Abrahamic covenant, which promised the land of Canaan to Abraham's descendants. In [Clip 1], Les says the Palestinian covenant is a covenant that originates with God and cannot be broken. He links it to the Abrahamic covenant in [Clip 4] and [Clip 5], where God repeats the land promise to Isaac and Jacob, reminding Israel that He will never forget His covenant.
Les Feldick emphasizes that Deuteronomy 30 is a prophecy. In [Clip 2], he says, 'What have you got? A prophecy! It hadn't happened yet, but what did God know? That the nation of Israel would be dispersed more than once.' This implies the covenant looks forward to Israel's future return, not just past events. The prophecy includes Israel calling God's words to mind while in dispersion, then repenting as seen in [Clip 6].
According to Les, the land promise is unbreakable because it comes from God. In [Clip 1], he notes that despite the Arab world outnumbering Israel 40 to 1, the covenant cannot be broken. He also references James Michener's research in [Clip 0], showing Jews scattered in every culture, yet the covenant promises they will be regathered. This guarantees that the land will ultimately belong to Israel.
Scattering Fulfilled
Les shows the fulfillment of God's warning of scattering, citing James Michener's research on Jewish presence worldwide.
Definition of the Palestinian Covenant
Les defines the Palestinian covenant as a covenant in Deuteronomy 30 that originates with God and cannot be broken.
Prophetic Nature of the Covenant
Les explains that Deuteronomy 30 is a prophecy, as God foreknew Israel's dispersion and promised their return.
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Land Promise to Isaac
Les shows the Palestinian covenant is rooted in God's promise to Abraham, repeated to Isaac, giving the land of Canaan.
God's Unforgettable Covenant
Les reminds that God established His covenant with Abraham to give the land of Canaan, and He never forgets it.
Promise of Regathering
Les highlights Deuteronomy 30:3, where God promises to gather Israel from all nations after they return to Him.
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All right, so in this, Abrahamic covenant is a promise of a nation, and you cannot have a nation of people unless they have what? They've got to have land to live in. They have to have a geographical area. So God's going to promise them a piece of this old earth's surface, the land.
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,
God sets the stage for Israel's dispersion and their eventual repentance.
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.
God promises to regather Israel from all nations after their dispersion.
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.
God predicts the scattering of Israel among all nations, which the Palestinian covenant addresses.
Les Feldick teaches that the Palestinian covenant originates with God and cannot be broken, though it includes a condition of Israel's repentance. The land promise is unconditional in that God will fulfill it, but Israel's return involves their turning to the Lord.
No, Les makes clear that the promises belong to the nation of Israel. The covenant is made with Israel, and the land promise is specifically for them.
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