Israel: The Key to God’s Judgment

Dear friends, God is not making an innocent suggestion when He states in Genesis 12:3 that we are to bless Israel or be cursed. Indeed, every nation will be judge according to how they treat Israel. (Joel 3:2) As I consider that stern warning in light of nations, including the US, clamoring to make a …

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Understanding “to the Jew First” – Part 4

You've hung in there and now we're finishing off our 4-part series, Understanding "to the Jew First." If you've just stumbled upon it, here are the first three parts: Gentiles are not second classGentiles are not "the new Jew"Meaning of "to the Jew first" Today, we close out the series by considering what this all …

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Understanding “to the Jew First” – Part 3

We're exploring the meaning of "to the Jew first," found in Romans 1:16. During parts 1 and 2 we considered two inaccurate fallacies associated with that phrase: Gentiles are not second classGentiles are not "the new Jew" To have an inflated or deflated view of our standing is sinful and we illuminated that truth in …

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31 Days of Prayer for Israel – What is the Next Step?

To all faithful prayer warriors, thank you for joining 31 Days of Prayer for Israel. I hope you will continue the effort day-by-day as we stand with Israel in prayer. But what happens now? Is there a next step? Indeed there is, and here is One for Israel's plea: Spiritual battles are won in prayer! …

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