A Jew and a Gentile Discuss

Israel Update | 111 Days and Counting

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In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra are back in the studio for a conversation about the ongoing crisis in Israel in the aftermath of Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7, 2023, including

  • Unraveling some of the complexities of the situation
  • Wrestling over standing with Israel but not liking everything it’s doing
  • How Hamas’ actions on October 7 have become overshadowed and absorbed into larger, more palatable causes
  • If Israel is supplying aid to Gaza
  • An analogy that brings some perspective
  • What it means and doesn’t mean to stand with Israel
  • How to respond to strong rhetoric against supporting Israel
  • Coping with the emotion and burden of all the suffering taking place

    • Along the Way

    Along the way, you’ll also hear about

    • A “false choice” that society pressures us to make and the challenge to reject it
    • A refresher on Hamas’ reason for existing
    • What Islamic terrorist groups around the world have in common
    • The different focus in military actions between Hamas and Israel
    • The worst thing you can do when advocating for a cause
    • The biblical origins of the Israeli vs. Arab conflict
    • Who Israel’s enemies are
    • God’s love for the Arab world
    • How Gazans become political pawns of surrounding Arab nations
    • Good things that can come from the pain of October 7 and war

      • Words You Might Learn in This Episode

      IDF, Hamas, Hezbollah, Jihadists, neutralizing, Palestinian Authority, Ishmael, “The Great Satan,” “The Little Satan”

      Scriptures Referenced in This Episode

      Zechariah 2:8, Isaiah 19:23–25, Amos 9:15, Genesis 17:18–21, Genesis 16:12, Isaiah 66:8, Romans 11, Deuteronomy 4:24, Deuteronomy 32:16, Joel 2:18

      Previous Episodes Mentioned

      Special Update: War in Israel

      Thanks for listening!

      Resources Mentioned

      • Prayer Points for Israel
      • Intercessory Prayer Guide for Israel – general
      • Help Israelis: jewishvoice.org/Israel-crisis. One hundred percent of your donation will go to ministries in Israel caring for the displaced and traumatized, as well as soldier needs.

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