You would have to read the Bible to fully understand. He chose Abraham to be the father of a great nation. He chose them to carry his faith. In the end times he chose them to be tested during the great Tribulation. He chose them to father the Son of Man Jesus Christ and to give Grace to all mankind. There are dozens of ways they are chosen but probably better explained by someone who can articulate it better than me.
The Bible contains numerous verses that explain why God chose the people of Israel and the purpose behind this divine election. Here are some key verses:
Deuteronomy 7:6 (NIV): "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession."
Exodus 19:5-6 (NIV): "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites."
Genesis 12:2-3 (NIV): "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse, and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."
Isaiah 43:1 (NIV): "But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'"
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
These verses collectively emphasize that God chose Israel as His special people for a purpose:
1. To be a holy and treasured nation.
2. To serve as a kingdom of priests and a light to the nations.
3. To fulfill God's covenant promises made to Abraham.
4. To be a blessing to the world, ultimately through the coming of the Messiah (Jesus).
5. To demonstrate God's faithfulness and love.
These are just a few of the verses that illustrate the divine election of Israel and the purpose behind it in the biblical narrative.
Naturally, you are welcome to believe as you please. I will remind you that God, himself, did not write the Bible. Its a history written by the very people who claim to have been chosen. Turning a blind eye to that fact is foolishness.
Clearly chosen to do evil. Now is that Yahweh that is evil?
Why did the first Christian’s believe Jesus was sent to save us from the evil god Yahweh ? Kinda destroys the whole chosen people argument. But to find this perspective takes a curious and analytical mind. It seems you have that gift too.
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You would have to read the Bible to fully understand. He chose Abraham to be the father of a great nation. He chose them to carry his faith. In the end times he chose them to be tested during the great Tribulation. He chose them to father the Son of Man Jesus Christ and to give Grace to all mankind. There are dozens of ways they are chosen but probably better explained by someone who can articulate it better than me.
I have read and studied the Bible, as well as many other ancient texts. I continue to do this.
I remain unconvinced of who chose them or for what purpose by any account.
The Bible contains numerous verses that explain why God chose the people of Israel and the purpose behind this divine election. Here are some key verses:
These verses collectively emphasize that God chose Israel as His special people for a purpose:
1. To be a holy and treasured nation.
2. To serve as a kingdom of priests and a light to the nations.
3. To fulfill God's covenant promises made to Abraham.
4. To be a blessing to the world, ultimately through the coming of the Messiah (Jesus).
5. To demonstrate God's faithfulness and love.
These are just a few of the verses that illustrate the divine election of Israel and the purpose behind it in the biblical narrative.
Naturally, you are welcome to believe as you please. I will remind you that God, himself, did not write the Bible. Its a history written by the very people who claim to have been chosen. Turning a blind eye to that fact is foolishness.
Then you should pray for discernment. The Bible is pretty clear in that regard.
Clearly chosen to do evil. Now is that Yahweh that is evil?
Why did the first Christian’s believe Jesus was sent to save us from the evil god Yahweh ? Kinda destroys the whole chosen people argument. But to find this perspective takes a curious and analytical mind. It seems you have that gift too.
Can you cite any sources for any of your fairytale claims above?