Dr. Erez joins the SeeKing Podcast for a Scripture-rooted conversation on leadership, prayer, and obedience when following God costs you comfort. From the book of Nehemiah, we unpack what it looks like to seek the Lord first, prepare in private, and then step forward with courage when the opportunity finally arrives.Dr. Erez shares what God is doing in Israel through a growing, grassroots movement of indigenous Israelis—mostly Jewish (and some Arab)—who have become followers of Yeshua (Jesus of Nazareth). We talk about why Jesus is often “the best kept secret” in the Jewish world, how authenticity opens doors, and what it means to witness with both truth and love—especially when family and culture push back.We also connect Nehemiah’s rebuilding story to modern leadership: discerning trials vs. temptations, confronting injustice inside the community (Nehemiah 5), and remembering that God’s discipline is always meant to restore. The episode closes with the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–9) A daily call to love the Lord with everything and to impress His Word on the next generation.Guest: Dr. Erez Israeli follower of Yeshua (Jesus) Leads an accredited Bible college in Israel + media outreach reaching millions across the Middle EastScriptures and resources mentioned1. Nehemiah 1–2 (prayer, preparation, courage, asking clearly) 2. Nehemiah 5 (confronting injustice, usury, and abuse within God’s people) 3. Proverbs 3:11–12 (the Lord’s discipline) 4. Proverbs 6:16–19 (what the Lord hates) 5. Deuteronomy 6:4–9 (the Shema) 6. Zechariah 1 (vision with horses) 7. Revelation 6 (the horsemen)Subscribe + FollowSubscribe: /@seekingpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seethekingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethekingpod... Website: https://seetheking.comEpisode #: 47Chapters1. 00:00 Cold open: “What happens with Israel will happen to America” 2. 00:41 Welcome to SeeKing + why this podcast exists 3. 01:04 Dr. Erez’s mission: sharing Yeshua in Israel + Bible college & outreach 4. 04:38 Why many Jewish people react strongly to Jesus conversations 5. 07:51 Authentic faith vs. “reckless” talk—why authenticity matters 6. 08:15 Hearing from God + the wisdom of seeking counsel 7. 10:14 Nehemiah 1: the call, the burden, and months of prayer 8. 12:41 Nehemiah 2: “What is it you want?”—prayer before action 9. 13:49 Leadership means trials will come (outside + inside) 10. 16:31 USA–Israel tension: trials vs. temptations in how believers respond 11. 21:53 Horses, nations, Zechariah + Revelation connections 12. 22:59 Exile, diaspora, and God gathering Israel back (Babylon + Rome + 1948) 13. 25:46 Discipline vs. punishment (and Proverbs 3) 14. 27:24 Proverbs 6: “six things… seven detestable”—a live question to study further 15. 28:13 How to witness: authenticity, Scripture, and personal story 16. 29:48 The cost: family pushback and social consequences 17. 30:22 Dr. Erez’s turning point: prophecy fulfilled + a personal encounter with Jesus 18. 33:33 How to pray: for Jewish and Arab people to know Yeshua 19. 34:55 Closing with the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–9)