Introduction: A Kingdom Misunderstood Then… and Now
When Jesus Christ walked the earth, many Jews expected Him to be a political revolutionary. They anticipated the long-awaited Messiah would re-establish the Kingdom of David—an earthly kingdom that would overthrow Roman occupation and restore Jewish sovereignty. Yet Jesus stunned them. He refused to conform to nationalistic expectations, rejected worldly power, and declared instead:
“My Kingdom is not of this world.” — John 18:36
The question now arises with deep spiritual consequence:
Why would Christ change His mind today to support a political nation-state that still rejects Him?
Christ’s Mission Has Never Been Political
Jesus came to redeem hearts, not redraw borders.
- He resisted every attempt to make Him king by force (John 6:15)
- He taught that the true kingdom is within (Luke 17:21)
- He pronounced judgment on Jerusalem (Matthew 23:37-39), knowing that its obsession with national identity had blinded it to the truth
He was not crucified for failing to overthrow Rome—He was crucified for refusing to.
He offered them the Kingdom of Heaven, not a nationalist uprising.
So why do modern Christians think He now endorses one?
The True Israel: Spiritual, Not Political
Paul the Apostle—himself a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin—makes it clear:
“They are not all Israel who are of Israel.” — Romans 9:6
And again:
“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” — Galatians 3:29
God’s covenant was always meant to point toward faith, not ethnicity. The cross removed the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile (Ephesians 2:14). There is now one new man in Christ—a spiritual people, not two parallel plans.
Yet political Zionism—especially in its modern dispensationalist form—teaches that God has two separate peoples:
- Ethnic Jews with promises tied to the land
- Christians with promises tied to Heaven
This is the very division the Gospel came to abolish.
Modern Israel and the Misuse of Prophecy
Many cite Old Testament prophecies (like Amos 9:14-15 or Zechariah 12:9) to justify support for the modern state of Israel. But this is a profound misreading of Scripture, especially in light of the New Covenant.
Those prophecies were conditional, rooted in covenantal faithfulness, not nationalism.
“Not one of the good promises the Lord made to Israel failed; all were fulfilled.” — Joshua 21:45
And again:
“For all the promises of God find their Yes in Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 1:20
Christ is the fulfillment. Not a government. Not a flag. Not a piece of real estate.
Would Jesus Now Support What He Once Rejected?
If Jesus:
- Refused to lead a rebellion
- Warned of Jerusalem’s destruction
- Pronounced woe upon national pride
- And wept over the blindness of a chosen people…
Would He now support a nation that:
- Still rejects Him as Lord?
- Uses military power to dominate?
- Is largely secular in governance and values?
The answer is self-evident:
Christ hasn’t changed—many Christians have.
A Warning Against Earthly Allegiances
Christ’s teachings were never confused with nationalism. He warned us:
“Do not put your trust in princes.” — Psalm 146:3
“You cannot serve two masters.” — Matthew 6:24
Blind allegiance to a nation—whether Israel or America—is idolatry if it obscures the higher call to the Kingdom of God.
God is not recruiting armies for geopolitical conquest. He is calling His people to preach the Gospel, love their enemies, and prepare for a kingdom not made with hands.
Conclusion: The Kingdom That Will Never Be Shaken
The return of Christ will not be to bless a modern state. It will be to judge the nations, gather His remnant, and reign in righteousness. The only question for every person and every people is this:
Will you recognize the King—not of flags or armies—but of hearts and eternity?
Until then, we pray for the peace of all nations, the salvation of all peoples, and the discernment of the Church to avoid false loyalties and prophetic misdirection.
