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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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10 Quotes about the Holocaust + One Survivor’s Story (Video)
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, the designated date to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and other victims of Nazi persecution.
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“Palestinian Jesus” in Nativity Scene Spurs Backlash, Vatican Pulls
The ICEJ expressed relief at reports that the Vatican removed a Nativity scene promoting the falsified myth of a “Palestinian Jesus.”
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Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Will Have “Chilling” Consequences
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) is appalled by the shameful decision by the three-judge panel of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, November 21, to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime…
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Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: November 2024
Dear Prayer Partners, A few weeks ago, we marked the first anniversary of October 7, the most tragic day in modern Israel’s history. Soon after that, we celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles with hundreds of pilgrims present in Jerusalem and many more watching online.
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The Council of Nicaea and Its Influence on Replacement Theology
The Council of Nicaea—called together in AD 325 by Constantine, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity—played a pivotal role in the early church, establishing Christian doctrine that churches continue to uphold today.
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Jewish Immigration to Israel: 45 Years of ICEJ Help with Aliyah
For 45 years, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) has played an important role in assisting with Jewish immigration to Israel, their ancestral homeland. This process, known as Aliyah, represents both a physical journey and a spiritual homecoming deeply rooted in biblical prophecy.
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October 7 Anniversary: Israel Rising from Ashes to Renewed Hope
One year ago—as the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) was coming to a close, and as Israelis rested on the holy day of Simchat Torah—some 6,000 Hamas and Islamic Jihad militiamen breached the Gaza security fence and poured into Israel to murder, maim, and seize hostages. The so-called “al-Aqsa Storm” was more successful than even Hamas expected.
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Would Palestinian Statehood Bring Peace to the Middle East?
Many Western countries continue to call for a two-state solution—an independent state for Palestinians alongside that of Israel. But is this “solution” viable and could it bring peace to the Middle East? The answer is no—and here are a few reasons why.
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Feast of Tabernacles in the Bible: Why Christians Should “Keep” It
The Feast of Tabernacles shows up throughout the Bible, but the prophet Zechariah mentions it in 14:16–18: And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year…
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Israel and the Church: A Coming Reformation
The early church’s understanding of God’s enduring purposes for Israel and our connection to the Jewish people must be brought back to mainstream Christianity.
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Replacement Theology: What It Is and Why It Matters for Christians
Replacement Theology is a newer term many Christians aren’t familiar with, nor do they understand the history behind it. This article explores that history as well as what it is, why it is so dangerous, why it matters for Christians, and more.
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Zechariah 4:6, “By My Spirit, Says the Lord”
The theme of this year’s Feast of Tabernacles is taken from Zechariah 4:6, one of the most prominent prophecies in the Old Testament on what God is planning to accomplish in the end times.
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