In this blog series on Israel's Covenantal Dilemma and making sense of the Return of Jesus, we will examine the promises God still must fulfill and how they shape the end-time story. We will also examine the specific covenantal issues that must be finally resolved.

These covenantal issues keep Israel and the nations - but particularly Israel - from experiencing the fullness of God's promises. I call this the crisis of the covenant. This crisis is frequently overlooked, but we need to understand the role it plays in setting the stage for Jesus' return.

This covenantal crisis is the result of the terms of the Mosaic covenant. If we do not comprehend this crisis or the process by which it is resolved, it is difficult to fully grasp the end times. Much of the confusion about the end times is due to not understanding the role the Mosaic covenant plays. 

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