Question 73: Will the Jews be restored to Palestine at Moshiach’s second coming?

Answer:

Students of prophecy are not agreed on the subject. The majority infer, from various passages, that they will be restored before the coming of Moshiach in the second stage of that coming. The first stage is thought to be in the air to summon those believers who are looking for Him, to meet Him (see 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17). The second stage is after the great tribulation when he comes to reign. Some believe that the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 was the fulfilment of Bible prophecy.