In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Pastor Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Tony Deik discuss the controversial interview between Tucker Carlson and US senator Ted Cruz where Cruz argued that Christians are commanded, based on Genesis 12:3, to support and “bless” the political state of Israel. Munther and Tony respond to Cruz’s claims and give a proper explanation of Genesis 12:3, the meaning of blessing, and how it applies to us today.

Tony Deik is a Palestinian biblical scholar and theologian from Bethlehem, Palestine. He is a member of the leadership team of the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation, lecturer in Biblical Studies at Bethlehem Bible College, and research associate at the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. Tony’s research interest revolves around the biblical text, its ancient meaning, and its modern relevance especially in contexts of oppression and marginalization.

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