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Featured · August 14, 2026
Biblical Illiteracy: Why We Must Add Israel to Theological Education
The decline of biblical literacy in American society and churches is now greatly impacting theological institutions forming the next generation of Christian pastors and leaders. Learn what this means for Israel’s future.
Featured · August 6, 2026
My Journey as a Black Christian Zionist: Dumisani Washington
Discover Dumisani Washington’s powerful journey from segregated Arkansas to becoming a leading Black Christian Zionist
Featured · August 4, 2026
Why We Must Add Israel to Evangelical Theological Education
Biblical illiteracy is surging. Dr. Susan Michael issues an urgent call to add Israel to Christian higher education.
Featured · July 31, 2026
What Is the Priestly Blessing?
The Priestly Blessing is a unique blessing found in Numbers 6, and there’s something beautiful Christians can learn from it today.
Featured · July 21, 2026
A Passion for Advocating for Peace: Shelley Neese
A powerful story of a woman’s studies in Israel that led to fighting against Antisemitism and advocating for peace in the middle east
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King of Heaven and Earth
This declaration opens Psalm 97—one of the enthronement Psalms. For the people of ancient Israel, there was never any doubt that their God was King of all the earth.
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Tongues of Fire
For the Jewish people, Shavuot (Hebrew for “weeks”) marks the events described in Exodus 19, when God came down in flames of fire on Mount Sinai and gave the Ten Commandments to the Israelites seven weeks after their Exodus from Egypt.
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What Is Pentecost and Why Is It Significant for Christians Today?
Pentecost in the Bible is not just in the New Testament—it first shows up centuries before at Mount Sinai. But to better understand the connection between the Old and New Testament regarding this feast of the Lord, let’s unpack a few things.
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The Great Legacy of the Hebrew Bible
When we consider the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, it all begins with the Scriptures we share: the Hebrew Bible.
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From Partition to Statehood: The Unheralded Christians Who Aided Israel’s Rebirth 75 Years Ago
This year, Israel is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its rebirth as a nation on May 14, 1948.
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Abraham Saw My Day!
The article “Heir to the Whole World” in our last issue of Word From Jerusalem showed that Abraham was perhaps the most prominent figure of the Old Testament, whose impact is still felt today.
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Witnesses of Israel’s “Resurrection”
As Israel prepares to mark 75 years since its modern-day rebirth in May 1948, the impact of that dramatic event is still reverberating to this day.
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In Search of Our Hebraic Roots
More than 40 years ago, ICEJ’s founders chose this prophetic passage as a guideline for our work. These verses herald a new era in the history of the Jewish people.
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New Israeli Government Faces “Constitutional Crisis”
Most Israelis were undoubtedly relieved that the political impasse that drug the country through 5 elections in 43 months broke and that a strong, proven leader like Netanyahu was back in power.
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Have the Judicial Reform Protests in Israel Crossed the Line?
The heated dispute in Israel over judicial reforms reached fever pitch last week when a group of IAF pilots announced they would refuse to show up for reserve duty and were quickly backed by every former Israeli air force chief still living today.
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Esther and the Spirit of Amalek
The festival of Purim, one of the most joyful holidays in Israel, is based on the story of Esther.
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Antisemitism, the Church, and Anti-Israel Sentiment
Antisemitism—opposition and hostility toward Jews—has existed in the church for almost 2,000 years. This ancient hatred includes delegitimizing, demonizing, and dehumanizing Jews individually and as a group.
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