Whose Land Is It? Part 2

Pastor Wes, in his sermon titled “Whose Land Is It? Part 2,” addresses the historical and biblical context of the Israeli-Palestinian land dispute. Drawing from Genesis 12, he recounts God’s promise to Abraham to make him a great nation and give his descendants the land, emphasizing its significance. Pastor Wes highlights the interconnectedness of the Bible, mentioning its historical and archaeological accuracy. He discusses the ongoing conflict, noting the rise of anti-Semitism and the spiritual warfare behind it.

Scriptural references include:
– Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises land and blessings to Abraham.
– Genesis 16:11-12 and 17:20-21, concerning Ishmael’s descendants and their future.
– Genesis 21:8-10, detailing Sarah’s conflict with Hagar and Ishmael.
– Genesis 28:3-4, where Isaac blesses Jacob with the inheritance of the land.
– Genesis 32:22-28, recounting Jacob wrestling with God and being renamed Israel.
– Ephesians 2:10, emphasizing that believers are God’s workmanship.

Pastor Wes also mentions contemporary geopolitical issues, such as the Gaza conflict and the two-state solution, emphasizing that the land ultimately belongs to God, who bestowed it upon the descendants of Abraham through Isaac and Jacob. He encourages Christians to understand the biblical narrative and God’s sovereign plan for Israel and the world.