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Commentary from ICEJ leaders on the events shaping Israel and the church’s response.
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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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Do Gentiles Have a Role in the Restoration of Israel?
Israel today is a remarkable country. Though small and threatened on all sides, it is nonetheless …
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The Uncontainable God
Each year after the Feast of Tabernacles, whether on-site or online, people tell us they have felt the tangible presence of God.
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The Significance of Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the most sacred day on the Jewish calendar, and we can read about it in a number of passages in the Bible, but I want to refer to two particular passages.
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The Significance of Rosh HaShana
Let us look at the meaning of the Jewish holiday known as Rosh HaShana, or the Jewish New Year. Where is it in the Bible?
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A Fruitful Land, An Abiding Promise
As we consider this year’s Feast theme of “The Land of Promise,” we tend to focus on the “land” part. This is understandable, as the land of Israel is so unique, diverse, bountiful, and captivating.
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Marking the 125th Anniversary of the First Zionist Congress
This past weekend several hundred Christians along with Jewish officials and guests gathered in Basel, in the same venue of the then-Stadt Casino, where the First Zionist Congress was held 125 years ago.
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Why Paul Wrote Romans
At the heart of his epistle to the church in Rome, the apostle Paul devotes three chapters to the relationship between Israel and gentile Christians.
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The Messianic Church: A Sign of Our Times
These were the words of former Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he addressed the delegates of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast meeting in the Knesset in June.
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The Worldwide Impact of Israel’s Rebirth
The rebirth of Israel seventy-four years ago had a tremendous impact throughout the world, especially among Jews, Christians and Muslims.
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Why Churches Need to get Involved with Israel
I am writing from the perspective of a denominational leader, an overseer of the German Pentecostal movement, to share eight reasons why churches need to get involved with Israel.
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Why Does Antisemitism Still Exist?
The evil pursuit of the Jewish people has continued for millennia, which is why historian Robert Wistrich called antisemitism “the longest hatred.”
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Abraham’s Journey Through the ‘Land of Promise’
When God promised the land of Canaan to Abraham, what kind of land did he encounter when he first arrived here?
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