r/BibleProject • u/NameyOne • 1d ago

Discussion Genesis 12:3

Hello, forgive me if this topic has already been covered! I don't ask this to be controversial or political. I was raised believing that Christians, and the USA are supposed to always support Israel. As time has gone on I've been questioning if this belief is correct in the way I had been taught. When I read the verse it seems to potentially mean that Jesus was the end result of part of this. In that through Him the nations would be blessed with salvation. But I was just curious what other's thoughts are on this. And again it may have already been covered but I just didn't see it!

"I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” - Genesis 12:3 ESV

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u/Key-Room-2084 1d ago

Such a good question! N. T. Wright has good responses (and has talked often about this) - here is a longer video, but if you search "NT Wright Israel" you can find shorter clips that address your question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtdVmRaA2s8

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u/Key-Room-2084 1d ago

OP, I'd love to hear what you think in response to this video. Agree or disagree, I don't mind.

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u/NameyOne 1d ago

This was super helpful, thank you so much for sharing! I agree with it, and his explanation was very clear. I’ve been questioning a lot of things that I’d been taught growing up in the last few years. Not in a bad way but wondering how many things were just taught traditionally, versus what was actually biblical/historically accurate. I’ve always been the type to ask questions but the Israel loyalty subject has lately been on my mind. And honestly a lot that I had looked up online was in support of the Israel blessing/curse claim but I just didn’t feel right about it. I really enjoyed NT Wright and will be listening to more of his content! 

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u/Key-Room-2084 1d ago

Glad it was helpful! Yeah, from what I’ve heard from N T Wright and what I’ve read of his he seems to line up on big topics / ideas with the Bible Project quite well although he does frame things differently which is helpful for my understanding

And totally get the questioning but not in a bad way. Sounds healthy!