Right Response Podcast Who Is The True Israel? | Revelation 12:2-8
Jan 29, 2026
A lively dive into Revelation 12 and who qualifies as true Israel. They unpack prophetic symbols like the dragon, crowned woman, and man-child. The conversation contrasts fleshly descent with faith-based inheritance and connects Revelation to Romans and Galatians. They trace first-century fulfillment, Jerusalem’s fate, and how the promise to Abraham is fulfilled in those united with Christ.
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Woman As Faithful Remnant
- Revelation 12 frames Israel as a woman who gives birth to the Messiah and is depicted as glorious with 12 stars representing the tribes.
- The hosts interpret this woman as the faithful remnant of Old Covenant Israel, not Mary or the entire nation by flesh.
Why Not All Israel Fits The Vision
- The glorious woman cannot represent all of ethnic Israel because much of Israel in scripture is described as unfaithful and idolatrous.
- Joel and Wes argue the crown of 12 stars points to a faithful remnant that produced the Messiah.
Narrative: Remnant, Harlot, New Bride
- Revelation 12–21 shows a narrative arc: the faithful remnant gives birth to Christ, then a corrupt 'harlot' appears and is judged before the new bride appears in Revelation 21.
- The hosts read this as Israel's failure followed by the church's fulfillment as the true bride.
