Victory Church Providence

Israel - Think Biblically


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Thanksgiving Outreach Introduction
  • Announcement of special Thanksgiving outreach event.

  • Details on guest minister Pat Schatzline, described as a powerful, anointed international preacher.

  • Schedule: Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday morning, with a short salvation message for those receiving Thanksgiving baskets.

  • Prayer for God’s powerful movement during the outreach.

    Opening: Romans and Scriptural Inspiration
    • Invitation to open Bibles to Romans chapter 9.

    • Emphasis on the inspiration and life-changing nature of all Scripture (2 Timothy 3), and its use for teaching, correction, and righteous living.

    • Encouragement for biblical thinking over political thinking.

      Anti-Semitism and Media Influence
      • Statements on the prevalence of anti-Semitism, especially on campuses, media, and social media.

      • Explanation of social media algorithms that reinforce certain biases and perspectives.

      • Warning against being misled by partial or false narratives.

        A Biblical Perspective on Israel
        • Paul’s discourse (Romans 9-11) on Israel’s past, present, and future as God's chosen people.

        • Exhortation: evaluate world events through the lens of Scripture, not politics.

        • Explanation of “love not the world” as rejection of anti-God, anti-Christ systems.

          Historical and Current Conflicts Involving Israel
          • Account of pastor’s experience in Israel during Hamas attacks.

          • Information on the war in Gaza, nature of terrorist attacks, and the international context.

          • Note on other global conflicts with little outcry (Christians killed in Nigeria, Russia-Ukraine war), contrasting global reactions.

            Theological Defense of Israel
            • Scriptural references to Israel’s unique status and prophetic destiny.

            • Description of Hamas tactics and media manipulation.

            • Encouragement to examine the spirit behind anti-Israel sentiment as anti-Christ.

            • Reference to historical persecutions of Jews (Egypt, Esther/Haman, Nazi Germany, Book of Revelation).

              Romans 9-11: Israel’s Place in God’s Plan
              • Explanation of Paul’s sorrow for his Jewish people and his prayers for their salvation.

              • Affirmation that salvation is only through Jesus, even for Jews.

              • Israel’s ongoing place in God’s plan; the church has not replaced Israel (“replacement theology” refuted).

              • Israel’s restoration is future, connected to end-times prophecy (“fullness of Gentiles”, tribulation, and eventual salvation for the remnant).

                Practical Application and Prayer
                • Encouragement for support and prayer for Israel and persecuted Christians worldwide.

                • Testimony of blessing ministries in Israel, Arabs, and Palestinians.

                • America and Israel are not perfect, but their biblical foundations are highlighted.

                • Prayer for persecuted Christians, world peace, nations (Israel, Ukraine, Nigeria, Gaza), and churches.

                • Commitment to biblical thinking, reading, and prayer for God’s people and for Israel.

                  Closing and Blessing
                  • Encouragement to process the message biblically, not politically.

                  • Prayer for enlightenment and wisdom from Romans 9, 10, and 11.

                  • Final blessing and dismissal.

                     

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