Why Has Israel Suffered So Much? The Bible's Answer

B12L6 Why has Israel suffered so inexorably throughout history — and why is their greatest tribulation still ahead? The Bible gives a clear, sobering answer rooted in unbelief. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study, we explore God's prophetic dealings with the nation of Israel — from the curses of Deuteronomy 28 to the coming "time of Jacob's trouble" in Jeremiah 30:7. We examine Zechariah 13:8-9, where God reveals that two-thirds of Israel will perish in the tribulation, while a believing remnant — one third — will be refined as silver and gold, and will finally call on His name. We then trace Israel's unbelief through Psalms 95, Hebrews 3, and Acts 2 and 3, where Peter confronts Israel for rejecting and crucifying their Messiah. Finally, Paul's teaching in Romans 11 brings it all together — explaining Israel's spiritual blindness, the salvation of the Gentiles, and the future restoration of the believing remnant. 📜 Key Topics Covered: • What is the "time of Jacob's trouble"? — Jeremiah 30:6-7 • Zechariah 13:8-9 — Why only one-third of Israel survives the tribulation • Deuteronomy 28 — The biblical reason for Israel's suffering and scattering • Unbelief as the root of all sin — Psalms 95 & Hebrews 3:7-19 • Peter's Pentecost sermon — Acts 2:36 & Acts 3:12-19 • Romans 11:11-26 — Israel's fall, Gentile salvation, and future restoration • What does "all Israel shall be saved" really mean? — Romans 11:26 & Isaiah 9:8 • Jacob vs. Israel — Genesis 32:27-28 and the believing remnant explained 🔑 Time of Jacob's trouble Jeremiah 30, Zechariah 13 tribulation Israel, Romans 11:26 all Israel shall be saved explained, Israel unbelief Hebrews 3, Deuteronomy 28 Israel scattered, believing remnant Israel end times, Acts 2:36 Peter Pentecost sermon, Jacob and Israel Genesis 32 meaning. 💡 Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Israel's Suffering 00:28 — Why Israel's Greatest Tribulation Is Still Ahead 01:46 — Overview: Old & New Testament on Israel's Trouble 02:17 — Jeremiah 30:6-7 — The Time of Jacob's Trouble 03:19 — Zechariah 13:8 — Two-Thirds of Israel Cut Off 04:50 — Zechariah 13:9 — Refining the Remnant Through Fire 05:41 — They Shall Call on My Name — God Reclaims Israel 06:33 — Back to Deuteronomy — Why Has Israel Suffered? 07:21 — The Rabbi Who Said Sin Was Israel's Problem 07:38 — Deuteronomy 28:63-65 — Scattered Among the Nations 09:20 — Deuteronomy 28:15 — Disobedience as the Root Cause 10:08 — Unbelief: The One Word Behind All Sin 10:23 — Psalms 95:7-11 — Harden Not Your Hearts 11:47 — Kadesh Barnea & the 40 Years in the Wilderness 12:35 — Hebrews 3:7-12 — Paul Quotes Psalms 95 on Unbelief 14:29 — Hebrews 3:17-19 — They Could Not Enter His Rest 16:02 — Acts 2:36 — Peter: "God Made Jesus Whom You Crucified" 17:29 — Acts 3:12-19 — Repent: Israel Killed the Prince of Life 19:16 — Why This Is Not an Excuse for Anti-Semitism 20:01 — Romans 11:11-13 — Israel's Fall Brings Gentile Salvation 21:22 — Romans 11:25 — Israel's Blindness Until the Gentiles Are Complete 23:15 — Romans 11:26 — What Does "All Israel Shall Be Saved" Really Mean? 23:54 — Isaiah 9:8 — The Word Came to Jacob, But Israel Heard 24:52 — Genesis 32:27-28 — Jacob Renamed Israel: The Believing Remnant 26:22 — The Remnant Explained: Not Every Jew, But All of Israel 26:58 — Closing & Ministry Information