Though much of prophecy is focused on specific peoples, God's plan extends to all nations. He reveals how He will ultimately deal with all of humankind.
Skeptics who accuse God of favoring the descendants of Israel to the detriment
of other nations are often unaware of the scope of God's master plan. Though
the people of Israel play a pivotal role in the fulfillment of the plan,
their role is not just for their own benefit.
God promised Abraham, "In you all the families of the earth shall
be blessed" (Genesis 12:3). To fulfill that objective, God also promised
Abraham: "I will make you [through the people of Israel ] a great nation;
I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you" (Genesis 12:2-3).
When we carefully examine Bible prophecy, we find that God is simply remaining
faithful to His promise. Individuals and nations who oppose the way God
has chosen to use the people of Israel-because of His promises to
Abraham-are doomed to ultimate failure. This is not because Abraham's
Israelite descendants are better than other nations. It is because such
people set themselves against God's will.
God's plan extends to all nations
God is fair. He severely punished ancient Israel and Judah when they rebelled
against Him. He blesses anyone who complies with His instructions and punishes
those who do not. He ultimately shows no partiality in His treatment of
Israelites over non-Israelites (Deuteronomy 10:17-19).
