The Plan of God [Ezekiel 16] (Jeff Samuel)

Jeff Samuel delivers a compelling message tracing God’s sweeping plan through Israel’s story, urging us to rethink our place within it.Jeff walks us through the message by unfolding God’s plan as seen in His covenant relationship with Israel, portraying it as a marriage marked by promise, unfaithfulness, separation, and eventual restoration. We are shown how Israel’s idolatry led to judgement and divorce under the Mosaic covenant, yet God’s unconditional promise to Abraham remains, leading to the establishment of a new covenant fulfilled in Christ. As Jeff explains, we as believers are grafted into this promise by faith, not as replacements but as participants in God’s ongoing purpose. He calls us to understand Scripture deeply, to view Israel through a biblical lens rather than cultural narratives, and to hold a balanced, humble posture as we recognise both God’s faithfulness and His future plans.Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church morning service on Sunday the 12th of April 2026 during the 10:00 am service.