No, Israel did not receive the Kingdom because they rejected the Messiah and His offer in unbelief.
According to Les Feldick, Israel was looking for a King and a glorious Kingdom with peace and prosperity, but they did not want to deal with their sin problem. They rejected Jesus because He came as a lowly servant, not a conquering hero. Consequently, Paul writes in Romans 11:7 that Israel did not obtain what they sought, and the rest were blinded.
Romans 11:7 — This verse directly states that Israel did not obtain what they were seeking, and the rest were blinded.
Romans 11:7 declares, "What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded." This indicates that Israel as a whole did not receive the Kingdom they sought, but a chosen remnant did. The New Testament also records that Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:7), not as a conquering king on a white steed, and the people questioned, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46).
Les Feldick explains that throughout the Old Testament, there were two parallel lines of prophecy: a suffering Savior and a glorious King and Kingdom. Every Jew wanted the King and the Kingdom—the physical peace, prosperity, and deliverance from enemies—but they did not want to deal with the Savior who would address their sin. In the New Testament, they missed Jesus because He came on a lowly donkey, not a white stallion, and they rejected Him in unbelief. The offer was valid, but they refused, and thus they were blinded and did not receive the Kingdom.
Les Feldick says every Jew wanted the King and the Kingdom—physical peace, prosperity, and deliverance from enemies (Clip 6). They longed for a glorious rule similar to what they awaited from Old Testament promises (Clip 0).
They expected a king on a great white horse with pomp and power, but instead Jesus came on a donkey. This did not fit their expectations, so they missed who He was. They rejected the King and the Kingdom in unbelief, as seen in their response to Nazareth and the crucifixion (Clips 1, 2, 3).
The nation as a whole did not obtain what they sought, but a small election—believing Jews—did. The rest were blinded, and Israel remains blind to this day (Clips 1, 4, 5).
Two Lines of Prophecy
Les shows that Israel wanted the King and Kingdom, not the suffering Savior, and thus were in unbelief.
The White Steed vs. Donkey
Les underscores that Israel missed Jesus because He came on a donkey, not a white horse, and so they were blinded.
Rejection in Unbelief
Les explains that Israel asked 'anything good out of Nazareth?' and rejected the King, even though God is sovereign.
Valid Offer, Rejected
Les compares the offer of the Kingdom to the offer of Canaan—it was valid, but Israel rejected it in unbelief.
Missed the King and Kingdom
Les relates that Israel missed the King and Kingdom because they did not recognize Him, and the rest were blinded.
Majority Rejected
Les notes that a few recognized Jesus, but the majority rejected Him and were blinded, as the Book states.
King vs. Savior
Les shows that Israel wanted the King and Kingdom but not the Savior, and that was their problem.
Israel Missed It
Les ties the Old Testament and New, emphasizing Israel sought the King and Kingdom but missed it.
Romans 11:7: What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
This verse directly states Israel did not receive what they sought.
Matthew 21:7: And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
Shows Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, contrasting with expectations.
John 1:46: And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
Illustrates the people's skepticism about Jesus.
Yes, Les Feldick says every Jew wanted the King and the Kingdom—physical peace, prosperity, and deliverance from enemies (Clip 6). They strongly desired it, but they did not want to deal with the sin problem.
Israel expected a king on a great white horse, but Jesus came riding on a donkey, which threw them a curve (Clips 1, 2). That did not fit their image of a conquering king.
According to Les, those Jews who did not believe that Jesus was the Christ were blinded, meaning they could not recognize who He was. This blindness continues to this day (Clips 1, 4, 5).
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