SUNDAY STUDY: Jews, Gentiles, and the Church

The Bible speaks of 3 classes of people throughout history and prophecy. “Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God” 1 Corinthians 10:32. From the time of Adam to Abraham, all people were Gentiles (Genesis 10:5). Abraham was called by God to begin a new nation, and thus, became a Jew (Hebrew/Israelite). Jacob was his grandson, whom God renamed “Israel” (Gen. 32:27-28). His 12 sons became