"I cannot imagine that anyone who has any preoccupation with prophets and prophetic things, can omit reference to the single, great, epochal event that is yet future, namely, the restoration of Israel after thousands of years of apostasy and alienation from God. Unless this takes place, then there is no consummation of the age; there is no return of the Lord; there is no establishment of His kingdom, because His kingdom, by necessity, is the kingdom of David, the kingdom promised Israel. It is not, however, the kingdom for Israel's exclusive gratification, but a kingdom that will bless all the nations through a nation that God has appointed and chosen to play the central role in His 'salvation history', namely, the restored nation, Israel.” ”“ Art Katz
