Hosts Joel and Lynn Rosenberg tackle the emotionally charged and complex issue of Israel's latest hostage deal with Hamas. With Joel asserting that Israel is faced with negotiating with a "satanic organization," the episode delves into the harrowing details of the 467-day ordeal since the October 7, 2023, invasion by Hamas that resulted in nearly 100 hostages being taken. The hosts provide listeners with deep insights into the initial terms of the deal set to release female, child, and elderly hostages over six weeks while also discussing the ethical and political controversies surrounding the exchange. With a unique blend of emotional firsthand accounts, geopolitical analysis, and scriptural reflections, this episode encourages listeners to contemplate how to pray and support Israel during this critical time. Join Joel and Lynn as they unpack the latest developments, reflect on the spiritual implications, and outline how evangelical Christians and supporters worldwide can think about and act on this profoundly agonizing situation.

(00:03) Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Reached
(03:24) Interview with Hostage Survivor Aviva Siegel
(08:08) Uncertainty in Israeli Negotiations
(09:53) International Reactions to Peace Deal
(13:11) Hostage Suffering and Uncertainty
(16:57) Israel Bars Criminal Releases in West Bank
(21:17) Israel's Strategic Gains in Gaza
(25:16) Ceasefire Deal Before Trump's Inauguration
(26:03) Unexpected Bipartisan Praise for Trump
(31:32) Praying for Hostage Families
(33:15) Israel's Citizen Soldiers' Sacrifices
(41:08) Alaska Cruise with Joshua Fund

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Verse of the Day: Isaiah chapter 61:1-The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. Going ahead to verse 3, to grant to those who mourn in Zion, to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit, that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that God may be glorified.

Prayer

Please pray for the emotions of all the families and also the emotions of the hostages themselves.

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