Yes, the Jews claim Israel because God gave that specific land to them, and they rejected offers of alternative territories.
Les Feldick teaches that God's covenant with Israel designates the land as theirs, and the Jews insisted on returning to their ancestral homeland rather than accepting other places like a part of Africa. This claim is rooted in prophecies of regathering and the land's special status as promised.
Deuteronomy 30:3 — God promises to gather Israel from all nations and bring them back to the land.
The Bible records that God promised to bring the people of Israel back to their land after they were scattered among the nations. In Deuteronomy 30:3, the Lord says, '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 indicates God's intention to restore them to their homeland. In Ezekiel 37, the vision of the dry bones symbolizes the nation of Israel coming back to life and being placed back in their own land. Verse 14 says, 'And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land.' This speaks of a national revival and restoration to the land. The land is repeatedly referred to as 'the land that God gave to the nation of Israel' (as implied in the evidence). The Bible clearly sets apart this land for the Jewish people as their possession.
Les Feldick explains that the Jews claim Israel because they wanted the land of their forefathers, not some other territory. When the idea of a Jewish homeland developed in the late 1890s, the British offered them a piece of Africa, but the Jews refused, insisting on Israel because that was the land God had given them. Les emphasizes that God has unconditionally given this land to Israel, and any debate over Israel's right to exist is contrary to biblical truth. Les also notes that the return of the Jews is a fulfillment of prophecy, as they are gathering from many nations (as spoken of in Ezekiel 38). He points to the incredible agricultural and economic development in Israel as evidence of God's blessing and the prophetic promise being fulfilled. Furthermore, Les teaches that even though the Jews have been dispersed for centuries, God knows who belongs to which tribe, and He will bring them back to the land.
When the Jewish leaders were offered a piece of Africa as a homeland, they rejected it outright, saying they wanted their own homeland, Israel. Les Feldick highlights this in his teaching, showing that the Jews were determined to return to the land of their ancestors.
Les Feldick points to the remarkable transformation of the Land of Israel from a no man's land to a productive agricultural nation, with Jews returning from almost every nation. He also notes that Hebrew, once a dead language, has been revived—a unique event in history. These factors demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises.
Israel's Revival and Hebrew Language
Les links the revival of Hebrew as evidence that God is restoring Israel as a nation, fulfilling prophecy.
God Gave the Land to Israel
Les teaches that the land of Israel belongs to the Jews because God gave it to them, and nations have no right to debate their existence.
Jews Rejected Africa for Israel
Les explains that when offered Africa, the Jews refused because they wanted their own homeland, Israel.
Israel's Restoration as Prophecy
Les highlights that Israel's agricultural productivity and gathering of Jews from many nations fulfill prophetic descriptions.
Gathering from All Nations
Les points to Deuteronomy 30 as evidence that God would regather Israel from all the nations.
Placed in Their Own Land
Les says that God promised to put His Spirit in the Jews and place them in their own land, showing His sovereign purpose.
Palestine as Jewish Homeland
Les asserts that Palestine has always been the homeland of the Jews, and you can't take that away.
Tribal Identity Preserved
Les notes that God knows the tribal identity of every Jew, even if they don't, as they return to the land.
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.
Shows God's promise to regather Israel from every nation.
Ezekiel 37:5: Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
Symbolizes Israel's national restoration.
Ezekiel 37:14: And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD.
Directly states that God will put Israel back in their own land.
The Jews refused offers of other territories because they specifically wanted the land God had given to their forefathers, Israel. As Les Feldick notes, when offered Africa, they said they wanted their own homeland, Israel.
Yes, the Bible contains multiple promises that God would gather Israel back to their land after being scattered (e.g., Deuteronomy 30:3). Les Feldick teaches that God has definitively given this land to Israel.
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