Why Cursing Israel Invokes a Curse: A Christian Call to Bless God’s Covenant People
In the light of much noise on social media regarding the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, some have been making all sorts of false statements about Charlie, protestant believers, and Israel. Most prominently, Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson.
One of the most sobering truths in Scripture is that how we treat Israel directly affects how God deals with us. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is unambiguous: those who bless Israel are blessed, and those who curse Israel come under God’s judgement. This principle is not a relic of the Old Testament but a timeless spiritual law that continues today. I, for one, do not ever want to be cursed by God, yet some would invoke such a curse on their lives.
God’s Covenant Promise
When God called Abraham, He declared:
“I will make you 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; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
— Genesis 12:2–3
This was not merely a promise to an individual but a covenant binding God’s people Israel to His eternal purposes. To curse Abraham’s descendants is to oppose God’s chosen instrument for blessing the families of the earth (and nations) – including the very Messiah, Jesus Christ, who came through Israel.
Balaam’s Warning
The prophet Balaam learned this truth the hard way. King Balak of Moab hired him to curse Israel, but every attempt failed. Why? Because God Himself had blessed Israel:
Now when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not go as at other times, to seek to use sorcery, but he set his face toward the wilderness. 2 And Balaam raised his eyes, and saw Israel encamped according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came upon him.
— Numbers 24:1
Balaam finally declared:
“Like a lion they crouch and lie down, like a lioness—who dares to rouse them? May those who bless you be blessed and those who curse you be cursed!”
— Numbers 24:9
Balaam recognised that to curse Israel was to invite disaster upon oneself. The same principle holds today: nations, leaders, and individuals who speak curses or spread hatred against the Jewish people bring spiritual consequences upon themselves.
The Danger of Modern Anti-Semitism
We are witnessing in our own day a disturbing resurgence of anti-Semitic rhetoric—even among influential media figures. Commentators like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson have platformed dangerous stereotypes and conspiratorial attacks on the Jewish people. Such rhetoric is not merely political speech—it is aligning with the spirit of those who have historically sought Israel’s destruction.
Christians must be clear: anti-Semitism in any form is a direct affront to God’s covenant and invites His judgement. As Paul warns in Romans 11:18, Gentile believers must “not boast against the branches,” for it is God who sustains Israel in His redemptive plan.
Do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.
— Romans 11:18
Standing with Israel: A Biblical and Moral Imperative
On the other hand, there are courageous voices like Charlie Kirk who boldly affirmed Israel’s right to exist and defend itself as the only democracy in the Middle East. Such a stance reflects the heart of Genesis 12:3—those who bless Israel will be blessed.
Supporting Israel does not mean ignoring its imperfections, but it does mean recognising God’s eternal covenant, defending the Jewish people against hatred, and praying for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).
The Choice Before Us
Every believer and every nation stand at a crossroads: bless Israel and align with God’s promise, or curse Israel and invite judgement. Scripture leaves no middle ground.
Jesus Himself affirmed that “salvation is of the Jews” (John 4:22). To despise Israel is to despise the very root of our faith. To bless Israel is to walk in step with God’s eternal plan of redemption for all nations.
Please take note that the last supper was shared with Jewish men, Jesus’ disciples. The new covenant was promised in Jeremiah and was FIRST to the Jews (Romans 1:16). The birth of the Ekklesia (Church) was on the day of Pentecost, where 120 Jewish believers, waiting in the upper room, received the Holy Spirit; and then Peter preached boldly and 3,000 were added that day.
The days are coming when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and the people of Judah
— Jeremiah 31:31For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
— Romans 1:16
As Christians, let us reject the poisonous curse of anti-Semitism, stand boldly with God’s people, and be among those who receive the blessing promised to Abraham.
I choose blessing over cursing, life over death, truth over lies, and the Kingdom of God over the kingdom of darkness. Please pray for repentance in the hearts of those who are cursing Israel.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you be secure.
— Psalm 122:6
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To circumvent comments based in heretical replacement theology I’ll make the following comments.
Paul commences his discourse on the Jewish people and their salvation in Romans 9-11 with the clear statement, “Did God reject his people? By no means!” (Rom 11:1)! And in the New Testament, the term ‘Israel’ is used on 79 occasions – in every case to refer to the physical people of Israel and never as a substitute term for the Church. The expressions ‘New Israel’ and ‘Spiritual Israel’ cannot be found within the New Testament.
To bolster itself scripturally, Replacement Theology must insist that all biblical prophecies about Israel have already been fulfilled. Thus, it insists that passages such as Isaiah 11:11-12, Isaiah 43:4-8; Jeremiah 23:3-8, Jeremiah 31:7-11, Jeremiah 32:37-42; Ezekiel 11:17-19, Ezekiel 20:41-42, Ezekiel 36:16-38 and Zephaniah 3:19-20 were fulfilled following the return from the Babylonian exile in the 6th Century BC. But this interpretation is a misreading.
For example, only a representation of the southern tribes of Benjamin and Judah returned to the land, along with a number of priests and Levites (the number of returnees was somewhere between 15,000 and 55,000 (Neh 7:8f; Ezra 8:1f). The prophecies of restoration concern all the tribes and speak of their regathering from “the four quarters of the earth” (Isa 11:12). A straightforward reading of Scripture builds an expectation of a second exile following that to Babylon (this time all around the world) and a second return (this time of all the tribes). The weight of history, of course, supports this claim.
Modern Israelis are indigenous. To be indigenous to a land means to be the original inhabitants of that land. For example the Native Americans are considered indigenous since they had lived in North America for tens of thousands of years before Christopher Columbus had discovered it. Native Americans have lived in North America for such a long time that they even have a distinct lineage which can be traced using a DNA test. This also applies to most Jews. Most Jews have very distinct genetic markers which trace back to the Middle East. To tell a Jew from Europe that he has no place in Israel is like telling a Native American who lives in Egypt that he has no place in America. On top of this there are overwhelming amounts of archaeological evidence that supports the existence of Jewish people living in the land of Israel since ancient times. From coins with Hebrew writing to the Masada and who could forget, the Western Wall. Jews are undeniably the most indigenous people to modern day Israel.
Also, here is a theology summary…
Replacement theology, also called supersessionism, is the belief that the Christian Church has replaced Israel in God’s plan, and that the promises made to Israel in the Old Testament now apply only to the Church. Critics of this theology argue that it misrepresents the biblical narrative and undermines God’s faithfulness to His covenant with Israel.
Here is a detailed explanation of the case against replacement theology:
1. God’s Covenant with Israel Is Everlasting
🔹 Genesis 17:7-8
“And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you.”
Argument: God’s covenant with Abraham and his descendants is called everlasting. Replacement theology implies that God has broken or altered this covenant, which contradicts this passage.
2. God Will Not Reject His People
🔹 Romans 11:1-2
“I ask then: Did God reject His people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew.”
Argument: Paul directly refutes the idea that God has rejected Israel. If the Church had fully replaced Israel, this reassurance would be unnecessary.
3. Gentiles Are Grafted Into Israel, Not Replacers
🔹 Romans 11:17-18
“If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others… do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches.”
Argument: Gentile believers are grafted into the root (Israel), not replacing it. The metaphor emphasizes inclusion, not replacement.
4. God’s Promises to Israel Are Irrevocable
🔹 Romans 11:28-29
“As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, for God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.”
Argument: Even in Israel’s unbelief, Paul asserts that God’s calling and promises to them remain. Replacement theology would imply that God has revoked His promises.
5. Jesus Affirms the Future for Israel
🔹 Matthew 19:28
“Jesus said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things… you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.’”
Argument: Jesus refers to a future judgement and leadership role over Israel, which implies Israel continues to have a prophetic role.
6. The Prophets Foretell Israel’s Future Restoration
🔹 Ezekiel 36:24-28
“For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you… Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors…”
Argument: This prophecy speaks of national and spiritual restoration of Israel. If Israel were permanently replaced, these promises would go unfulfilled or need to be reinterpreted allegorically.
🔹 Zechariah 12:10
“They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him…”
Argument: This looks forward to a national repentance of Israel, recognising their Messiah—something yet future and incompatible with replacement theology.
7. Revelation Speaks of Tribes of Israel in the End Times
🔹 Revelation 7:4
“Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel.”
Argument: In the eschatological vision, the twelve tribes of Israel are still distinct and present in God’s plan.
Summary of the Case Against Replacement Theology
Point Summary Key Scripture
1. Everlasting Covenant God’s promises to Israel are eternal Genesis 17:7-8
2. Not Rejected Paul says God has not rejected Israel Romans 11:1-2
3. Grafted In Gentiles join Israel’s blessings, not replace them Romans 11:17-18
4. Irrevocable Calling God’s covenant with Israel stands Romans 11:28-29
5. Future for Israel Jesus affirms Israel’s role Matthew 19:28
6. Prophetic Restoration OT prophets foretell Israel’s return Ezekiel 36, Zechariah 12
7. Israel in Revelation Israel is present in end-time prophecy Revelation 7:4
Final Thoughts
The case against replacement theology is rooted in a consistent, literal interpretation of both Old and New Testament scriptures. It maintains that God’s character is faithful, and His promises to Israel—though delayed in some respects—are not revoked or reassigned. This view affirms both God’s ongoing plan for Israel and the inclusion of the Gentiles through Christ, without negating either.
Amen! Thankyou Kym for this thoroughly detailed story of the Jewish Nation! Sadly, in our own land, we are experiencing the consequences of the rejection of Gods Nation and people!
Thanks Trina.
Australia surely needs to repent as a nation.
Thank you for this excellent article Kym and the comments that follow. My prayer would be based on James :13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Father God, You are a God of mercy. Psa 100:5 …His mercy is everlasting, … As believers, I and many who stand with me are praying for a shift in our culture for people to hear Your truth and align with Your ways. We ask for a day of mercy for each one to receive grace to bow the knee to Yeshua, the King of all the Earth. Yeshua the one who paid the greatest price by giving His life on the cross to save mankind. Amen.
Thanks my biggest fan :)
Yes, a culture shift is needed, and the ultimate comes by people bowing the knew to the Lord Jesus.
Thank you Kym,
HaShem PRAISED TOTALLY through you Kym as stated with such Father’s God’s love through God’s covenant people , Israel, blessings . Also, the detailed profound ,truthful,7 points concerning replacement theory are awesome with Bible verses . HaShem bless you Kym,forever. xx ❤️ 🙏❤️
Thanks Mary. We need to keep speaking the truth in the age of lies.
Wonderful and comprehensive Kym. Thank you so much for the clarity.
Thanks Alyse.
I know I seem to repeat myself, but we must continue to speak truthfully and forcefully, because the lies are being screamed from the rooftops.
We must proclaim Jesus instead
Hallelujah Nel! “Yes, thankyou Jesus that you are the same yesterday, today and forever, and that Your great mercy, love, grace and forgiveness is poured out upon all who would come to you, confessing our sin, and our desperate need for you to be Lord of our hearts and lives! As an old song says: “Yesterday today and forever, Jesus is the same, praise His Holy Name! All the world may change but Jesus never, yesterday, today and forever!”
Thank you Kym for such a detailed post. Replacement theology is alive and well all over the world.
I do not think that many believers are equipped to follow your points.
I focus on believers in Australia who are spiritually blind to Yah’s words. They do not know the whole Word of Yah because they are in apostate religious bodies denying the importance of receiving His commands in our hearts and minds , of defending and valuing all of His commandments and of doing them led by His indwelling. Also they are blinded by the ecumenical approach .
The Canberra Declaration is all over the shop.
I am one who more than t0 years ago had an open vision where Yeshua appeared to me and talked to me and referred me to a fellowship and a scripture Matt 11:28 Come to me ….. take my yoke upon you ….” It took many years for me to understand ” Take my yoke upon you”. But here I am. In Deuteronomy 32 the Gentiles were included. My understanding is that there is a blessed glorious land Israel and a spiritual people Israel. Revelation 12 and 14 sqys His remnant are those that keep the commandments of Yah and have the testimony of Yeshua. Right now millions are being visited by Yeshua in dreams and visions of Him who speaks of Himself and His word. They are in the 10/40 windows under extreme persecution. They are being taught obedience and suffering.
Daniel 11:40- tell us that while radical Islam is attacking the king of the north (papal system and apostates) the papacy will attack radical Islam ” like a whirlwind” defeat Him, Egypt will go down but not Edom, Moab and Ammon and move through nations to die on the land of Israel smashed by the uncut stone Yeshua. He will establish Yah’s Kingdom forever on the earth centred in Jerusalem.
Kym – such an amazing summary and so very much appreciated! Oh how I desire that the leaders of our nation would read this and repent of the vote against Israel at the UN.
Thou Shall not Kill .Full stop .
Anything that breaks the commandment is unacceptable to God .
“the one thing God hates above all Sins and Abominations is the hypocrite ” .
” only God knows what is in a man’s heart ”
Be it hate or hatred envy malice spite greed deceit lust or love .
Thou shall not MURDER (check the original Hebrew word רָצַח https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h7523/kjv/wlc/0-1/ )
Great article Kym
The problem with media influencers like Candice Owens and Tucker Carlson is they build
These clever straw man arguments , like asking rhetorical questions like does God curse us if we don’t unconditionally support the Israeli Government of BibI Netanyahu , or they postulate that perhaps the modern state of Israel which largely rejects Jesus as the messiah and who hold writings of the Tulmid that has some very anti christian and anti Gentile
Writings . For the uniformed person confronted with these red herrings and straw man arguments it sounds like a reasonable argument or critical. Thinking , that weakens the resolve of those who have been persuaded to support Israel without any hesitation. I raise this not to give credence to these tactics , I see these people are likely laid opposition to the conservative centre right that support Israel
And recognise any attack against them is an attack against western judeo christian civilisation.
The thing is that we all need to study to show our selves approved to give a defence for why we believe what we believe. Hopefully resources like the Daily declaration and if I can also name Vision Christian Radio and Israel & Christian’s Today newspaper also provides articles and biblically grounded christian world views and apologetics for those of us wanting to be able to defend our faith .
Best regards and God Bless
Thanks Ian. We really appreciate the work you do at C4IA.
https://c4israel.com.au/
Thank you Kym for such clarity. This article needs reading and re-reading as you make many salient points from Scripture and thought provoking points. I think if we love Jesus, we love the people He came from. Indeed we love all peoples but we remember His roots and the Gospel must go back there too.
Fantastic Kym!! Simple, biblical and essential to the spiritual life of every Gentile believer
Thanks for the very clear article. Kym; escpially for the scriptures showing we the non Jews -as Gentiles -are grafted into the Olive tree by God’s grace (most of us writing in and reading are gentiles, and thank God for His endless grace).
The chosen Jewish people remain loved by God and will be given second chance to turn to God and in those days, many ‘will see him whom they pierced’ (Zachariah -as you quoted) and the ‘veil will be lifted from their eye’s (Romans 9-11). You have shown so well that God has His plan to bring all of Israel home again to the land He gave many centuries ago (to Abraham and his seed) …The Arab world, teh western world, the media and the ones who have not sudied scripture or history, wont see that plan unelss they seek to knwo the truth or God gives his revelation.
As I see it, God will deal with His people in the land in a final stage – to comfort them after there is repentance, a recognition of the Messiah, and after much unprecedented suffering. God will bless the jeiwsh people abundantly and give them joy agai,n and beauty for ashes
There remains a very special sacred love of the Father for His Jewish people; an honouring of Gods own covenant made with Abraham and spoken of in the prophets (eg Jeremiah) – where a ‘soft heart’ will be given to each one with ‘His word planted in their hearts.’
The land remains with the boundaries God gave originally and Jerusalem will remain the capital it, the Holy city of Mt Zion, where the Messiah the Son of God was pierced for all our transgressions outside the city walls.
We are to honour all of God’s sovereign plan for His people and to honour the Jews and help them return to the land and to Him. We are never to judge or curse hurt the Jewish people, who still have a veil over their eyes concerning the full truth. for God will indeed judge those who curse Israel and will bring His holy and pure justise against those who harm the jews, torture them or persecute them.
The 144,000 holy and pure Jewish evangelists, raised up by God, and spoken of in Revelation. will also help each Jewish person recognise the Messiah at last for it is God’s desire that all be saved. Amen
Who are we to question such a plan or to disrupt Gods sovereign purposes!
Thanks Gail for a very considered comment.
This is the issue some Christians have with Israel, not understanding God’s divine purposes and His everlasting covenants.
Christ is the root. all who accept him are grafted in. to bless Abram is to bless ishmael. jesus is the Israel of God. Christ has been awaited since Genesis 1, through all Hebrew tradition, to his birth, and again followers of Christ await his return.
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Also Jeremiah 23:5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6 In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’
Jeremiah 33:14 “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.
15 “‘In those days and at that time
I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line;
he will do what is just and right in the land.
16 In those days Judah will be saved
and Jerusalem will live in safety.
This is the name by which it will be called:
The Lord Our Righteous Saviour.’
Thanks Kym for a biblical historical account of Israel as we know it today. I have heard of replcement theology and your explanation makes sense.- The case against replacement theology is rooted in a consistent, literal interpretation of both Old and New Testament scriptures. It maintains that God’s character is faithful, and His promises to Israel—though delayed in some respects—are not revoked or reassigned. This view affirms both God’s ongoing plan for Israel and the inclusion of the Gentiles through Christ, without negating either.- That is why after years of asking WHY? to the atrocities on either side, I began a couple months ago to include in my daily prayer for named world leaders, both the leaders of the PLO and of Israel . It struck me that want we need is a spiritual reset and that it will not come in our time but we can hope for it by prayer and avoiding the traps of blaming and attacking and experiencing undue anxiety. Jesus is Lord of all!.
Dear Kym,
Your comment “To circumvent comments based in heretical replacement theology” is wrong. Heresy as is believed by the broad range of Christian churches all throughout history, is when a person does not believe in CARDINAL CHRISTIAN truths, such as the “deity of Christ” or the “trinity”. Using this word to malign people who have a different view to you on a secondary Christian doctrine is imho foolish at best. You are making the average reader — who does not understand the depths of “different views” on the subject of the nation of Israel today — think that anyone who disagrees with you is a heretic. That would be me, and I thoroughly reject that claim. I am not calling you a heretic, I have great respect for people who are dispensationalists, even while disagreeing with them. Frankly I think you owe the readers of the Daily Declaration an apology for acting in this way. I have written extensively on this subject on my substack (https://reformedapologist.substack.com) – I am of Jewish decent & a reformed Christian. I hope to read some feedback from you.
TL:DR Replacement theology is heresy because it makes God a liar due to changing an eternal covenant.
The question of whether God’s covenant with Israel is eternal can be examined through key biblical covenants associated with Abraham, Moses, David, and the New Covenant.
1. The Abrahamic Covenant
The covenant with Abraham is foundational for Israel, promising land, descendants, and blessing. In Genesis 17:7, God says, “I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.” The term “everlasting” (Hebrew: *olam*) suggests permanence. Genesis 17:8 further promises the land of Canaan to Abraham’s offspring “as an everlasting possession.” This covenant is reiterated in Genesis 15:18, where God binds Himself to the promise without conditions on Abraham’s part, emphasizing its unilateral and eternal nature. The covenant’s focus on Abraham’s descendants through Isaac (Genesis 17:19) ties it directly to Israel, indicating an enduring commitment.
2. The Mosaic Covenant
The covenant with Moses, given at Sinai, includes the Law and establishes Israel as a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Exodus 19:5-6). Unlike the Abrahamic covenant, this covenant is conditional, requiring Israel’s obedience: “If you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession” (Exodus 19:5). Deuteronomy 28 outlines blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, suggesting the covenant’s benefits depend on Israel’s faithfulness. However, Leviticus 26:44-45 states that even if Israel is unfaithful, God will not “reject them or abhor them so as to destroy them completely, breaking my covenant with them,” recalling the covenant with their ancestors (Abraham). This implies that while the Mosaic covenant’s blessings are conditional, God’s commitment to Israel’s existence endures, rooted in the Abrahamic promise.
3. The Davidic Covenant
God’s covenant with David promises an eternal dynasty: “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever” (2 Samuel 7:16). Psalm 89:3-4 reinforces this: “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’” The term “forever” underscores permanence. This covenant focuses on the Davidic line ruling Israel, suggesting an eternal role for Israel as a nation under God’s chosen king. Even when Israel faced exile, passages like Jeremiah 33:20-21 affirm that God’s covenant with David (and the Levites) is as unbreakable as the day and night, reinforcing its eternal tie to Israel.
4. The New Covenant
The New Covenant, prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34, is explicitly made “with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.” It promises forgiveness of sins and a renewed relationship with God: “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people” (Jeremiah 31:33). The eternal nature is implied in Jeremiah 32:40: “I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them.” Ezekiel 37:26-28 also ties this covenant to Israel, promising an “everlasting covenant” of peace and God’s presence among them forever. In the New Testament, Hebrews 8:8-12 cites Jeremiah 31, applying the New Covenant to believers, including both Jews and Gentiles through Christ (Hebrews 9:15). However, the original promise in Jeremiah is directed to Israel, showing continuity with prior covenants.
The BIG question raised: Is the Covenant with Israel Eternal?
The Abrahamic and Davidic covenants explicitly use “everlasting” language, tying God’s promises to Israel’s existence, land, and Davidic rule. The Mosaic covenant, while conditional in its blessings, does not negate God’s enduring commitment to Israel as a people, as seen in Leviticus 26 and its link to the Abrahamic promise. The New Covenant, while fulfilled in Christ and extended to all believers, is rooted in God’s promises to Israel and Judah, maintaining continuity with the earlier covenants.
Romans 11:25-29 provides insight: Paul states that “Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,” yet “all Israel will be saved” because “God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.” This shows that God’s covenantal relationship with Israel remains intact, even as the New Covenant broadens salvation. The eternal nature of these covenants is tied to God’s faithfulness, not Israel’s performance, as seen in passages like Psalm 105:8-10: “He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant.”
Conclusion
Based on the biblical references, God’s covenant with Israel—through Abraham, Moses, David, and the New Covenant—is eternal in its core commitments to Israel’s existence as God’s people, their connection to the land, and their role in God’s redemptive plan. While the Mosaic covenant’s blessings are conditional, the overarching promises to Abraham, David, and through the New Covenant use “everlasting” language, affirmed by God’s irrevocable call in Romans 11. Thus, the covenants collectively point to an enduring relationship with Israel, fulfilled ultimately through Christ in the New Covenant, which includes but does not replace Israel’s unique role.