Before there was a modern State of Israel, before Jerusalem, Moses, David, the twelve tribes, or even a man named Israel—there was Abraham.

After humanity scattered itself in rebellion at Babel, God sovereignly chose one man through whom He would create one nation, preserve the promised Seed, and ultimately bring His saving blessing to all the nations of the earth.

Genesis 12:1–3 is only three verses, but contained within them is the storyline of the Bible. God’s promise to Abraham becomes the foundation for Israel’s place in redemptive history and ultimately leads us to Jesus Christ.

In this message, you’ll discover:

🌎 Why God chose Abraham out of the nations scattered at Babel—and why his calling was an act of sovereign grace, not human merit.

🇮🇱 Where the story of Israel actually begins and how God promised to create from Abraham a real historical nation with a unique role in His redemptive plan.

📖 Why God’s election of Israel was about both privilege and purpose—Israel was blessed in order to become God’s instrument of blessing to the world.

✝️ How the promise to Abraham ultimately leads to Jesus Christ—through Abraham, Israel, Judah, and David until the promised Seed finally arrives.

🤝 How Christians should think about Israel today without either idolizing or despising Israel, allowing Scripture rather than politics, parties, or popular opinion to shape our convictions.

From one man came one family. From one family came one nation. From one nation came one King. And through that King comes blessing to every tribe, tongue, people, and nation.

The story of Israel begins with Abraham—but the purpose of Israel ultimately leads us to Jesus.

👉 Watch, share, and subscribe as we begin this new series, Israel in God’s Story, and allow the Bible to answer some of the most important—and controversial—questions surrounding Israel, the Church, and God’s redemptive plan.

📖 Scripture: Genesis 12:1–3

📍 The WORD Church LA | Montebello, California

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