Israel Update | 111 Days and Counting

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

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