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comparatively few of those descended from Israel have been called by
YEHOVAH God to become spiritual Israelites. D. The spiritual promises
made to Abraham pertain to flesh-born Israelites as well as other nations.

19. Why did YEHOVAH God call ancient Israel a "congregation" even
though they did not have the holy spirit? A. These people were a physical
type of the spiritual Ecclesia that was to be established when the Messiah
appeared. B. Duality in YEHOVAH’s plan certainly has nothing to do with it.
C. Because the nation was deeply religious. D. Because the Israelites were
churchgoers.

20. Spiritual Israel today A. is the Ecclesia of YEHOVAH God composed of
physical and spiritual Israelites. B. is in training to rule with YEHOVAH God
and the Messiah when they come. C. has been called by YEHOVAH God
to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom of YEHOVAH God to all the nations

of Israel. D. All of the above.

21. Another captivity of Israelites A. will never happen. B. is to happen with

modern-day descendants being taken as slaves to nations all over the
earth. C. will be mild compared to the former captivity. D. will not include
the House of Judah.

22. Which of the following will not happen to the modern-day descendants
of ancient Israel? A. YEHOVAH God will allow all of them to die in captivity
as punishment for past sins. B. At YEHOVAH God’s and the Messiah’s re-
turn they will rescue the remnant of Israel from captivity. C. The coming ex-
odus of Israel out of captivity will be far greater than their former exodus
from Egypt. D. YEHOVAH God will restore these regathered Israelites to
the promised land where He will make them a model nation.

23. How will the Israelites respond to YEHOVAH God when restored to the
land of their forefathers? A. They will rebel against Him as before. B. They
will reject David as their king. C. They will resist unification of the nation. D.
They will repent bitterly, turn to YEHOVAH God in obedience, and become
an example for other nations to follow.

24. What will not contribute to Israel’s obedience toward YEHOVAH God?
A. Their realization, through the influence of the holy spirit, of having sinned
against YEHOVAH God. B. Their receipt of a large measure of the holy
spirit which will help them to obey. C. Attending church regularly on Sun-
day. D. Their appreciation for YEHOVAH’s manifold mercy.

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