Israel....Isaiah 45:4, Isaiah 65:9 and 65:22, Matt. 24:22, Mark 13:20-27, Romans 11:7 and 11:28, 1 Peter 1:2   The Church (Body of Christ)....Titus 1:1, Col. 3:12, 1 Thess.1:4 and Romans 8:33    My understanding is the Father married Israel at Mt. Sinai, and the Lord Jesus is coming for His Bride....Keep Looking Up, Jimmy