The last days kingdom-restoration of the remnant of Israel that Jesus was accomplishing in the first century (Nathaniel being a member of that remnant), was the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham to inherit the land and be a blessing to all nations. Jesus as the King of Israel was in their midst “restoring their fortunes before their eyes” (Zephaniah 3:12-20). You will love these connections!! (Be sure to see the attached PDF below where these connections are developed in a short study entitled, “The Cost of the Kingdom of Heaven”).
The Institute Of Fulfilled Eschatology