A single promise to Abraham echoes across history, and we follow that thread from covenant to modern headlines. We sit down as a team and ask hard questions: can you bless the Jewish people while withholding support from Israel, and what does Scripture actually say about nations, land, and blessing? The conversation moves from Genesis 12 to the words of Jesus in John 4, where living water flows across ancient fault lines and points to a Gospel that welcomes both Jew and Gentile.

We wrestle with Romans 11 and the mystery of the remnant, exploring how grace, not lineage, saves, while still honoring the roots that carry the tree. Along the way, we revisit Isaiah 53, not as a prooftext but as a portrait of a suffering Messiah whose path confounded expectations for a warrior king. Then we lean into the present: reports about the red heifer, visible steps toward a third temple, and why those signs matter in a biblical timeline that includes the abomination of desolation, a restrained world growing unrestrained, and the distinction between allegiance and coercion. You can’t accidentally take the mark; worship and consent are the dividing lines.

This is a pastorally minded, Bible-first walk through a charged topic, grounded in covenant theology, prophecy, and practical discipleship. We talk about praying for the peace of Jerusalem, supporting Israel without denying complexity, and keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus while staying alert to the times. If you’ve wondered how to think clearly and charitably about Israel, the church, and the days ahead, you’ll find a thoughtful, Scripture-rich guide here.

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