Why God Chose Abraham: Israel's Purpose Finally Explained

B29L3 In this verse-by-verse study, discover why God chose Abraham and the nation of Israel for a specific purpose — and how understanding Israel's calling unlocks the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Starting from 1 Corinthians 15:23 and the order of the resurrection, this study takes you on a journey through God's timeline from Adam to the nation of Israel. Drawing from Psalm 2, Genesis 12, Joshua 24, and Exodus 19, you'll see how God sovereignly called Abraham out of idolatry, established the Abrahamic covenant, and set Israel apart as a kingdom of priests to be a go-between for the pagan world. You'll also learn how the Tower of Babel gave rise to every false religion and why God's prophetic program has always centered on Israel. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Why God chose Abraham and the nation of Israel • The order of the resurrection from 1 Corinthians 15:23 • Psalm 2 as the outline of Old Testament prophecy • The Tower of Babel and the origin of all false religions • The Abrahamic covenant from Genesis 12 and 13 • How Abraham was called out of idolatry (Joshua 24, Acts 7) • Israel's purpose as a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:5-6) • God's timeline from Adam to the giving of the Law 🔑 SEO Keywords: This Bible study covers 1 Corinthians 15 resurrection order, Abrahamic covenant explained, why God chose Israel, kingdom of priests Exodus 19, Tower of Babel false religion origins, Psalm 2 prophecy explained, Genesis 12 verse by verse, God's sovereignty in scripture, and Israel's role in God's prophetic plan. ✝️ About This Channel: 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 — Introduction and 1 Corinthians 15:23 — The Resurrection Order 00:47 — Ministry Resources and How the Work Is Supported 02:16 — Every Man in His Own Company — Christ the Firstfruits 03:03 — The Timeline of God's Plan of the Ages 03:25 — Psalm 2: The Outline of Old Testament Prophetic Program 03:50 — All True Prophecy Is Directed to Israel, Not the Church 04:20 — Prophecy Within a Time Frame — Abraham's 430 Years and Daniel's 490 05:13 — Psalm 2:1-3 — The Gentiles and Israel Conspire Against the Messiah 06:45 — Psalm 2:4 — God Laughs at the Foolishness of Mankind 07:16 — Psalm 2:5 — The Wrath of the Final Seven Years of Tribulation 07:52 — Psalm 2:6 — God Sets His King on the Holy Hill of Zion 08:15 — The Timeline: From Adam to the Flood (1600 Years) 08:50 — The Three Sons of Noah and Repopulation After the Flood 09:13 — The Tower of Babel — Rebellion and the Roots of False Religion 10:22 — Every False Religion Traces Its Roots to the Tower of Babel 11:30 — God Sovereignly Calls Abraham Out of the Mainstream of Humanity 12:00 — Where Did Israel and the Gentiles Begin? 12:45 — Abraham Was Not a Jew — He Was Raised in Idolatry 13:30 — The First 11 Chapters of Genesis Cover 2,000 Years of History 14:10 — The Abrahamic Covenant at Genesis 12 — The Most Important OT Covenant 14:57 — Genesis 12:1-3 — Get Thee Out of Thy Country 15:45 — Joshua 24 — Abraham's Family Served Other Gods 17:00 — God Appears to Abraham — Acts 7 and the Greek Word Optomiae 18:20 — The Promise of a Great Nation — Israel's Population in Egypt 19:16 — Genesis 13:14-15 — The Promise of the Land Forever 20:30 — Genesis 46 — Jacob Goes Down to Egypt 21:50 — God Tells Jacob Not to Fear — I Will Make Thee a Great Nation There 22:35 — Exodus 19 — Israel Encamped at Mount Sinai 23:00 — No Written Law or Organized Worship Before Exodus 20 23:38 — God Gives Israel the Law, Priesthood, and Sacrificial System 24:25 — Exodus 19:5-6 — A Peculiar Treasure, a Kingdom of Priests 25:50 — Israel's Purpose: To Be a Kingdom of Go-Betweens for the Pagan World 27:33 — Closing and Ministry Information